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Add 6/20 and 42/50

6/20 + 42/50 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    6/20 = 6 × 5/20 × 5 = 30/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/100 + 84/100 = 30 + 84/100 = 114/100
  5. 114/100 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 6/20 + 42/50 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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