Add 20/60 and 6/8
20/60 + 6/8 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 90/120 = 40 + 90/120 = 130/120 - 130/120 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 20/60 + 6/8 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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