Add 12/20 and 6/56
12/20 + 6/56 is 99/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
12/20 = 12 × 14/20 × 14 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 30/280 = 168 + 30/280 = 198/280 - 198/280 simplified gives 99/140
- So, 12/20 + 6/56 = 99/140
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