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Add 12/20 and 20/12

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 8/12

12/20 + 20/12 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
    20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 100/60 = 36 + 100/60 = 136/60
  5. 136/60 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 12/20 + 20/12 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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