Add 3/20 and 1/12
3/20 + 1/12 is 7/30.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 5/60 = 9 + 5/60 = 14/60 - 14/60 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 3/20 + 1/12 = 7/30
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