Add 3/12 and 3/5
3/12 + 3/5 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 36/60 = 15 + 36/60 = 51/60 - 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 3/12 + 3/5 = 17/20
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