Add 12/20 and 8/14
12/20 + 8/14 is 41/35.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
84/140 + 80/140 = 84 + 80/140 = 164/140 - 164/140 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 12/20 + 8/14 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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