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Add 12/6 and 35/20

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 15/20

12/6 + 35/20 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    12/6 = 12 × 10/6 × 10 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 105/60 = 120 + 105/60 = 225/60
  5. 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 12/6 + 35/20 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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