Add 20/2 and 12/15
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 12/15
20/2 + 12/15 is 54/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
300/30 + 24/30 = 300 + 24/30 = 324/30 - 324/30 simplified gives 54/5
- So, 20/2 + 12/15 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5
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