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Add 12/20 and 54/72

12/20 + 54/72 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    12/20 = 12 × 18/20 × 18 = 216/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/360 + 270/360 = 216 + 270/360 = 486/360
  5. 486/360 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 12/20 + 54/72 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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