Add 14/20 and 2/12
14/20 + 2/12 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 10/60 = 42 + 10/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 14/20 + 2/12 = 13/15
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