Add 3/20 and 12/72
3/20 + 12/72 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 60/360 = 54 + 60/360 = 114/360 - 114/360 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 3/20 + 12/72 = 19/60
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