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Add 20/12 and 18/8

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

20/12 + 18/8 is 47/12.

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,
    18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/24 + 54/24 = 40 + 54/24 = 94/24
  5. 94/24 simplified gives 47/12
  6. So, 20/12 + 18/8 = 47/12
    In mixed form: 311/12

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