Add 15/12 and 6/20
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 6/20
15/12 + 6/20 is 31/20.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 18/60 = 75 + 18/60 = 93/60 - 93/60 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 15/12 + 6/20 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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