Add 5/20 and 8/3
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 2/3
5/20 + 8/3 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 160/60 = 15 + 160/60 = 175/60 - 175/60 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 5/20 + 8/3 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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