Add 3/20 and 12/16
3/20 + 12/16 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80 - Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 60/80 = 12 + 60/80 = 72/80 - 72/80 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 3/20 + 12/16 = 9/10
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