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Add 8/6 and 20/10

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/10

8/6 + 20/10 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/30 + 60/30 = 40 + 60/30 = 100/30
  5. 100/30 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 8/6 + 20/10 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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