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Add 6/20 and 9/8

1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 1/8

6/20 + 9/8 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/40 + 45/40 = 12 + 45/40 = 57/40
  5. So, 6/20 + 9/8 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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