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Add 20/8 and 6/20

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 6/20

20/8 + 6/20 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/40 + 12/40 = 100 + 12/40 = 112/40
  5. 112/40 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 20/8 + 6/20 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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