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Add 2/20 and 4/12

2/20 + 4/12 is 13/30.

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,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 20/60 = 6 + 20/60 = 26/60
  5. 26/60 simplified gives 13/30
  6. So, 2/20 + 4/12 = 13/30

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