Add 20/3 and 10/60, Solve 6 2/3 + 10/60 as a fraction

Add 20/3 and 10/60

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/60

20/3 + 10/60 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
Add the two like fractions:
400/60 + 10/60 = 400 + 10/60 = 410/60
410/60 simplified gives 41/6
So, 20/3 + 10/60 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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