Add 12/20 and 7/8
12/20 + 7/8 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
12/20 = 12 × 2/20 × 2 = 24/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40 - Add the two like fractions:
24/40 + 35/40 = 24 + 35/40 = 59/40 - So, 12/20 + 7/8 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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