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Add 60/20 and 35/50

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 35/50

60/20 + 35/50 is 37/10.

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,
   60/20 = 60 × 5/20 × 5 = 300/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   35/50 = 35 × 2/50 × 2 = 70/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/100 + 70/100 = 300 + 70/100 = 370/100
5. 370/100 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 60/20 + 35/50 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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