Add 12/20 and 2/4
12/20 + 2/4 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20 - Add the two like fractions:
12/20 + 10/20 = 12 + 10/20 = 22/20 - 22/20 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/20 + 2/4 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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