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Add 24/6 and 8/20

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/20

24/6 + 8/20 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    24/6 = 24 × 10/6 × 10 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 24/60 = 240 + 24/60 = 264/60
  5. 264/60 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 24/6 + 8/20 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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