Add 12/36 and 20/24
12/36 + 20/24 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
12/36 = 12 × 2/36 × 2 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 60/72 = 24 + 60/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 12/36 + 20/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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