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Add 10/4 and 8/20

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/20

10/4 + 8/20 is 29/10.

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,
   8/20 = 8 × 1/20 × 1 = 8/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/20 + 8/20 = 50 + 8/20 = 58/20
5. 58/20 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 10/4 + 8/20 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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