Add 10/12 and 8/20
10/12 + 8/20 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 24/60 = 50 + 24/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 10/12 + 8/20 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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