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Add 18/20 and 5/12

18/20 + 5/12 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/60 + 25/60 = 54 + 25/60 = 79/60
  5. So, 18/20 + 5/12 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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