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Add 60/20 and 50/7

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

60/20 + 50/7 is 71/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   50/7 = 50 × 20/7 × 20 = 1000/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/140 + 1000/140 = 420 + 1000/140 = 1420/140
5. 1420/140 simplified gives 71/7
6. So, 60/20 + 50/7 = 71/7
   In mixed form: 101/7

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