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Add 1/20 and 10/6

1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 4/6

1/20 + 10/6 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    10/6 = 10 × 10/6 × 10 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/60 + 100/60 = 3 + 100/60 = 103/60
  5. So, 1/20 + 10/6 = 103/60
    In mixed form: 143/60

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