Add 20/4 and 12/15
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12/15
20/4 + 12/15 is 29/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 48/60 = 300 + 48/60 = 348/60 - 348/60 simplified gives 29/5
- So, 20/4 + 12/15 = 29/5
In mixed form: 54/5
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