Add 12/16 and 9/20
12/16 + 9/20 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80 - Add the two like fractions:
60/80 + 36/80 = 60 + 36/80 = 96/80 - 96/80 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 12/16 + 9/20 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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