Add 5/6 and 8/20
56 + 820 is 3730.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56 = 5 × 106 × 10 = 5060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
820 = 8 × 320 × 3 = 2460 - Add the two like fractions:
5060 + 2460 = 50 + 2460 = 7460 - 74/60 simplified gives 3730
- So, 5/6 + 8/20 = 37/30
In mixed form: 1730
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