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Add 50/8 and 30/20

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 10/20

50/8 + 30/20 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    30/20 = 30 × 2/20 × 2 = 60/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/40 + 60/40 = 250 + 60/40 = 310/40
  5. 310/40 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 50/8 + 30/20 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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