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Add 12/7 and 6/20

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 6/20

12/7 + 6/20 is 141/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    12/7 = 12 × 20/7 × 20 = 240/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/140 + 42/140 = 240 + 42/140 = 282/140
  5. 282/140 simplified gives 141/70
  6. So, 12/7 + 6/20 = 141/70
    In mixed form: 21/70

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