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Add 2/8 and 1/20

2/8 + 1/20 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    1/20 = 1 × 2/20 × 2 = 2/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/40 + 2/40 = 10 + 2/40 = 12/40
  5. 12/40 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 2/8 + 1/20 = 3/10

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