Add 12/2 and 20/60
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 20/60
12/2 + 20/60 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
12/2 = 12 × 30/2 × 30 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 20/60 = 360 + 20/60 = 380/60 - 380/60 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 12/2 + 20/60 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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