Add 20/6 and 20/5
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4 0/5
20/6 + 20/5 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30 - Add the two like fractions:
100/30 + 120/30 = 100 + 120/30 = 220/30 - 220/30 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 20/6 + 20/5 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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