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Add 60/3 and 35/50

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

60/3 + 35/50 is 207/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    60/3 = 60 × 50/3 × 50 = 3000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/150 + 105/150 = 3000 + 105/150 = 3105/150
  5. 3105/150 simplified gives 207/10
  6. So, 60/3 + 35/50 = 207/10
    In mixed form: 207/10

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