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Add 20/8 and 35/3

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 11 2/3

20/8 + 35/3 is 85/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    35/3 = 35 × 8/3 × 8 = 280/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/24 + 280/24 = 60 + 280/24 = 340/24
  5. 340/24 simplified gives 85/6
  6. So, 20/8 + 35/3 = 85/6
    In mixed form: 141/6

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