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Add 25/3 and 2/20

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2/20

25/3 + 2/20 is 253/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    25/3 = 25 × 20/3 × 20 = 500/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/60 + 6/60 = 500 + 6/60 = 506/60
  5. 506/60 simplified gives 253/30
  6. So, 25/3 + 2/20 = 253/30
    In mixed form: 813/30

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