Add 20/30 and 12/20
20/30 + 12/20 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 36/60 = 40 + 36/60 = 76/60 - 76/60 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 20/30 + 12/20 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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