Add 2/8 and 12/20
2/8 + 12/20 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
12/20 = 12 × 2/20 × 2 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
10/40 + 24/40 = 10 + 24/40 = 34/40 - 34/40 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 2/8 + 12/20 = 17/20
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