Add 20/8 and 7/12
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 7/12
20/8 + 7/12 is 37/12.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 14/24 = 60 + 14/24 = 74/24 - 74/24 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 20/8 + 7/12 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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