Add 20/6 and 12/7
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7
20/6 + 12/7 is 106/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42 - Add the two like fractions:
140/42 + 72/42 = 140 + 72/42 = 212/42 - 212/42 simplified gives 106/21
- So, 20/6 + 12/7 = 106/21
In mixed form: 51/21
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