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Add 20/6 and 28/8

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 3 4/8

20/6 + 28/8 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/24 + 84/24 = 80 + 84/24 = 164/24
  5. 164/24 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 20/6 + 28/8 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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