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Add 3/5 and 2/20

3/5 + 2/20 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    3/5 = 3 × 4/5 × 4 = 12/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/20 + 2/20 = 12 + 2/20 = 14/20
  5. 14/20 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 3/5 + 2/20 = 7/10

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