Add 20/3 and 21/8
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 5/8
203 + 218 is 22324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
203 = 20 × 83 × 8 = 16024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
218 = 21 × 38 × 3 = 6324 - Add the two like fractions:
16024 + 6324 = 160 + 6324 = 22324 - So, 20/3 + 21/8 = 223/24
In mixed form: 9724
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