Add 12/20 and 15/18
12/20 + 15/18 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 150/180 = 108 + 150/180 = 258/180 - 258/180 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 12/20 + 15/18 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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