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Add 20/28 and 2/6

20/28 + 2/6 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/84 + 28/84 = 60 + 28/84 = 88/84
  5. 88/84 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 20/28 + 2/6 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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