Add 1/20 and 12/56
1/20 + 12/56 is 37/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
1/20 = 1 × 14/20 × 14 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 60/280 = 14 + 60/280 = 74/280 - 74/280 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 1/20 + 12/56 = 37/140
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