Add 20/8 and 2/12
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2/12
20/8 + 2/12 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 4/24 = 60 + 4/24 = 64/24 - 64/24 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 20/8 + 2/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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