Add 2/20 and 16/12
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 4/12
2/20 + 16/12 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 80/60 = 6 + 80/60 = 86/60 - 86/60 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 2/20 + 16/12 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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