Add 12/20 and 16/30
12/20 + 16/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 32/60 = 36 + 32/60 = 68/60 - 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 12/20 + 16/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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