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Add 81/3 and 2/20

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 2/20

81/3 + 2/20 is 271/10.

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,
    81/3 = 81 × 20/3 × 20 = 1620/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/60 + 6/60 = 1620 + 6/60 = 1626/60
  5. 1626/60 simplified gives 271/10
  6. So, 81/3 + 2/20 = 271/10
    In mixed form: 271/10

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