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Add 5/6 and 1/20

5/6 + 1/20 is 53/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 3/60 = 50 + 3/60 = 53/60
  5. So, 5/6 + 1/20 = 53/60

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