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Add 5/20 and 7/6

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 1/6

5/20 + 7/6 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    7/6 = 7 × 10/6 × 10 = 70/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 70/60 = 15 + 70/60 = 85/60
  5. 85/60 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 5/20 + 7/6 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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