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Add 12/20 and 30/16

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 14/16

12/20 + 30/16 is 99/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    12/20 = 12 × 4/20 × 4 = 48/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/80 + 150/80 = 48 + 150/80 = 198/80
  5. 198/80 simplified gives 99/40
  6. So, 12/20 + 30/16 = 99/40
    In mixed form: 219/40

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