Add 8/20 and 2/3
8/20 + 2/3 is 16/15.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 40/60 = 24 + 40/60 = 64/60 - 64/60 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/20 + 2/3 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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