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Add 20/6 and 24/20

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 4/20

20/6 + 24/20 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/60 + 72/60 = 200 + 72/60 = 272/60
  5. 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 20/6 + 24/20 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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