Add 20/80 and 4/6
20/80 + 4/6 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 160/240 = 60 + 160/240 = 220/240 - 220/240 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 20/80 + 4/6 = 11/12
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