Add 4/20 and 8/6
1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 2/6
4/20 + 8/6 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 80/60 = 12 + 80/60 = 92/60 - 92/60 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 4/20 + 8/6 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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