Add 6/4 and 12/20
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 12/20
6/4 + 12/20 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20 - Add the two like fractions:
30/20 + 12/20 = 30 + 12/20 = 42/20 - 42/20 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 6/4 + 12/20 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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