Add 2/8 and 10/20
2/8 + 10/20 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
10/20 = 10 × 2/20 × 2 = 20/40 - Add the two like fractions:
10/40 + 20/40 = 10 + 20/40 = 30/40 - 30/40 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 2/8 + 10/20 = 3/4
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