Add 20/12 and 8/10
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 8/10
20/12 + 8/10 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 48/60 = 100 + 48/60 = 148/60 - 148/60 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 20/12 + 8/10 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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