Add 3/20 and 6/12
3/20 + 6/12 is 13/20.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 30/60 = 9 + 30/60 = 39/60 - 39/60 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/20 + 6/12 = 13/20
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