Add 20/6 and 2/8
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2/8
20/6 + 2/8 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
80/24 + 6/24 = 80 + 6/24 = 86/24 - 86/24 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 20/6 + 2/8 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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