Add 2/20 and 20/3
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 6 2/3
2/20 + 20/3 is 203/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 400/60 = 6 + 400/60 = 406/60 - 406/60 simplified gives 203/30
- So, 2/20 + 20/3 = 203/30
In mixed form: 623/30
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