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Add 8/3 and 20/28

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 20/28

8/3 + 20/28 is 71/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/84 + 60/84 = 224 + 60/84 = 284/84
  5. 284/84 simplified gives 71/21
  6. So, 8/3 + 20/28 = 71/21
    In mixed form: 38/21

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