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Add 6/50 and 2/20

6/50 + 2/20 is 11/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    6/50 = 6 × 2/50 × 2 = 12/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/100 + 10/100 = 12 + 10/100 = 22/100
  5. 22/100 simplified gives 11/50
  6. So, 6/50 + 2/20 = 11/50

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