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Add 1/12 and 20/3

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 6 2/3

1/12 + 20/3 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    1/12 = 1 × 1/12 × 1 = 1/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    20/3 = 20 × 4/3 × 4 = 80/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/12 + 80/12 = 1 + 80/12 = 81/12
  5. 81/12 simplified gives 27/4
  6. So, 1/12 + 20/3 = 27/4
    In mixed form: 63/4

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