Add 3/20 and 32/12
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 2 8/12
3/20 + 32/12 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 160/60 = 9 + 160/60 = 169/60 - So, 3/20 + 32/12 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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