Add 20/2 and 5/3
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/3
20/2 + 5/3 is 35/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
20/2 = 20 × 3/2 × 3 = 60/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
5/3 = 5 × 2/3 × 2 = 10/6 - Add the two like fractions:
60/6 + 10/6 = 60 + 10/6 = 70/6 - 70/6 simplified gives 35/3
- So, 20/2 + 5/3 = 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3
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