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Add 8/20 and 8/6

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

8/20 + 8/6 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 80/60 = 24 + 80/60 = 104/60
  5. 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 8/20 + 8/6 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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