Add 12/20 and 8/16
12/20 + 8/16 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
12/20 = 12 × 4/20 × 4 = 48/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
48/80 + 40/80 = 48 + 40/80 = 88/80 - 88/80 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/20 + 8/16 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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