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Add 20/28 and 2/12

20/28 + 2/12 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/84 + 14/84 = 60 + 14/84 = 74/84
  5. 74/84 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 20/28 + 2/12 = 37/42

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