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Add 12/20 and 16/6

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 2 4/6

12/20 + 16/6 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 160/60 = 36 + 160/60 = 196/60
  5. 196/60 simplified gives 49/15
  6. So, 12/20 + 16/6 = 49/15
    In mixed form: 34/15

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