Add 12/20 and 28/42
12/20 + 28/42 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
12/20 = 12 × 21/20 × 21 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
28/42 = 28 × 10/42 × 10 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
252/420 + 280/420 = 252 + 280/420 = 532/420 - 532/420 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 12/20 + 28/42 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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