Add 8/20 and 2/4
8/20 + 2/4 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
8/20 = 8 × 1/20 × 1 = 8/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20 - Add the two like fractions:
8/20 + 10/20 = 8 + 10/20 = 18/20 - 18/20 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 8/20 + 2/4 = 9/10
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