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Add 8/6 and 20/24

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 20/24

8/6 + 20/24 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/24 + 20/24 = 32 + 20/24 = 52/24
  5. 52/24 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 8/6 + 20/24 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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