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Add 10/4 and 6/20

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

10/4 + 6/20 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   10/4 = 10 × 5/4 × 5 = 50/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/20 + 6/20 = 50 + 6/20 = 56/20
5. 56/20 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 10/4 + 6/20 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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