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Add 1/5 and 3/12

1/5 + 3/12 is 9/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 15/60 = 12 + 15/60 = 27/60
  5. 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 1/5 + 3/12 = 9/20

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