Add 4/3 and 8/20, Solve 1 1/3 + 8/20 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 8/20

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

4/3 + 8/20 is 26/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
4/3 = 4 × 20/3 × 20 = 80/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
Add the two like fractions:
80/60 + 24/60 = 80 + 24/60 = 104/60
104/60 simplified gives 26/15
So, 4/3 + 8/20 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15

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