Add 12/20 and 24/64
12/20 + 24/64 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
12/20 = 12 × 16/20 × 16 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Add the two like fractions:
192/320 + 120/320 = 192 + 120/320 = 312/320 - 312/320 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 12/20 + 24/64 = 39/40
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