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Add 28/6 and 20/5

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/5

28/6 + 20/5 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    28/6 = 28 × 5/6 × 5 = 140/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/30 + 120/30 = 140 + 120/30 = 260/30
  5. 260/30 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 28/6 + 20/5 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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