Add 12/20 and 45/60
12/20 + 45/60 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 45/60 = 36 + 45/60 = 81/60 - 81/60 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 12/20 + 45/60 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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