Add 20/2 and 15/12
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/12
20/2 + 15/12 is 45/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
20/2 = 20 × 6/2 × 6 = 120/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12 - Add the two like fractions:
120/12 + 15/12 = 120 + 15/12 = 135/12 - 135/12 simplified gives 45/4
- So, 20/2 + 15/12 = 45/4
In mixed form: 111/4
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