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Add 5/20 and 2/3

5/20 + 2/3 is 11/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 40/60 = 15 + 40/60 = 55/60
  5. 55/60 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 5/20 + 2/3 = 11/12

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