Add 24/12 and 2/20
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 2/20
24/12 + 2/20 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 6/60 = 120 + 6/60 = 126/60 - 126/60 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 24/12 + 2/20 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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