Add 1/20 and 7/12
1/20 + 7/12 is 19/30.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
3/60 + 35/60 = 3 + 35/60 = 38/60 - 38/60 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 1/20 + 7/12 = 19/30
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