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Add 8/3 and 5/20

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/20

8/3 + 5/20 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/60 + 15/60 = 160 + 15/60 = 175/60
  5. 175/60 simplified gives 35/12
  6. So, 8/3 + 5/20 = 35/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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