Add 12/20 and 2/6
12/20 + 2/6 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 20/60 = 36 + 20/60 = 56/60 - 56/60 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 12/20 + 2/6 = 14/15
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