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Add 2/4 and 20/3

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 6 2/3

2/4 + 20/3 is 43/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    20/3 = 20 × 4/3 × 4 = 80/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/12 + 80/12 = 6 + 80/12 = 86/12
  5. 86/12 simplified gives 43/6
  6. So, 2/4 + 20/3 = 43/6
    In mixed form: 71/6

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