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Add 50/75 and 40/20

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

50/75 + 40/20 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   40/20 = 40 × 15/20 × 15 = 600/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 600/300 = 200 + 600/300 = 800/300
5. 800/300 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 50/75 + 40/20 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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