Add 2/20 and 2/12
2/20 + 2/12 is 4/15.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 10/60 = 6 + 10/60 = 16/60 - 16/60 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/20 + 2/12 = 4/15
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