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Add 20/10 and 42/12

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3 6/12

20/10 + 42/12 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 210/60 = 120 + 210/60 = 330/60
  5. 330/60 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 20/10 + 42/12 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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