Add 15/12 and 1/20
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1/20
15/12 + 1/20 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 3/60 = 75 + 3/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 15/12 + 1/20 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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