Add 12/20 and 28/6
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 4 4/6
12/20 + 28/6 is 79/15.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 280/60 = 36 + 280/60 = 316/60 - 316/60 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 12/20 + 28/6 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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