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Add 3/12 and 63/20

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 3 3/20

3/12 + 63/20 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 189/60 = 15 + 189/60 = 204/60
  5. 204/60 simplified gives 17/5
  6. So, 3/12 + 63/20 = 17/5
    In mixed form: 32/5

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