Add 28/12 and 7/20
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 7/20
28/12 + 7/20 is 161/60.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 21/60 = 140 + 21/60 = 161/60 - So, 28/12 + 7/20 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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