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Add 2/20 and 7/6

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 1/6

2/20 + 7/6 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    7/6 = 7 × 10/6 × 10 = 70/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 70/60 = 6 + 70/60 = 76/60
  5. 76/60 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 2/20 + 7/6 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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