Add 10/5 and 20/8
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 2 4/8
10/5 + 20/8 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
10/5 = 10 × 8/5 × 8 = 80/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40 - Add the two like fractions:
80/40 + 100/40 = 80 + 100/40 = 180/40 - 180/40 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 10/5 + 20/8 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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