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Add 20/8 and 18/6

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 3 0/6

20/8 + 18/6 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    18/6 = 18 × 4/6 × 4 = 72/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/24 + 72/24 = 60 + 72/24 = 132/24
  5. 132/24 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 20/8 + 18/6 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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