Add 12/60 and 6/20
12/60 + 6/20 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 18/60 = 12 + 18/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 12/60 + 6/20 = 1/2
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