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Add 5/6 and 6/20

5/6 + 6/20 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 18/60 = 50 + 18/60 = 68/60
  5. 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 5/6 + 6/20 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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