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Add 20/12 and 1/8

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1/8

20/12 + 1/8 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    20/12 = 20 × 2/12 × 2 = 40/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/24 + 3/24 = 40 + 3/24 = 43/24
  5. So, 20/12 + 1/8 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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