Add 12/42 and 5/20
12/42 + 5/20 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
12/42 = 12 × 10/42 × 10 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
5/20 = 5 × 21/20 × 21 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 105/420 = 120 + 105/420 = 225/420 - 225/420 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 12/42 + 5/20 = 15/28
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