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Add 20/8 and 1/7

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1/7

20/8 + 1/7 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 7 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
    1/7 = 1 × 8/7 × 8 = 8/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/56 + 8/56 = 140 + 8/56 = 148/56
  5. 148/56 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 20/8 + 1/7 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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