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Add 4/8 and 6/20

4/8 + 6/20 is 4/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/40 + 12/40 = 20 + 12/40 = 32/40
  5. 32/40 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 4/8 + 6/20 = 4/5

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