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Add 12/20 and 60/9

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 6 6/9

12/20 + 60/9 is 109/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    60/9 = 60 × 20/9 × 20 = 1200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/180 + 1200/180 = 108 + 1200/180 = 1308/180
  5. 1308/180 simplified gives 109/15
  6. So, 12/20 + 60/9 = 109/15
    In mixed form: 74/15

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