Add 12/20 and 4/16
12/20 + 4/16 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
12/20 = 12 × 4/20 × 4 = 48/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80 - Add the two like fractions:
48/80 + 20/80 = 48 + 20/80 = 68/80 - 68/80 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 12/20 + 4/16 = 17/20
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