Add 20/7 and 30/8
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 3 6/8
20/7 + 30/8 is 185/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
20/7 = 20 × 8/7 × 8 = 160/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
30/8 = 30 × 7/8 × 7 = 210/56 - Add the two like fractions:
160/56 + 210/56 = 160 + 210/56 = 370/56 - 370/56 simplified gives 185/28
- So, 20/7 + 30/8 = 185/28
In mixed form: 617/28
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