Add 4/8 and 7/20
4/8 + 7/20 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
7/20 = 7 × 2/20 × 2 = 14/40 - Add the two like fractions:
20/40 + 14/40 = 20 + 14/40 = 34/40 - 34/40 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 4/8 + 7/20 = 17/20
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