Add 12/20 and 6/14
12/20 + 6/14 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
6/14 = 6 × 10/14 × 10 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
84/140 + 60/140 = 84 + 60/140 = 144/140 - 144/140 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 12/20 + 6/14 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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