Add 8/2 and 20/3
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6 2/3
8/2 + 20/3 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
8/2 = 8 × 3/2 × 3 = 24/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
20/3 = 20 × 2/3 × 2 = 40/6 - Add the two like fractions:
24/6 + 40/6 = 24 + 40/6 = 64/6 - 64/6 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 8/2 + 20/3 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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