Add 20/5 and 3/12
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/12
20/5 + 3/12 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
20/5 = 20 × 12/5 × 12 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
240/60 + 15/60 = 240 + 15/60 = 255/60 - 255/60 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 20/5 + 3/12 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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