Add 3/20 and 9/12
3/20 + 9/12 is 9/10.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 45/60 = 9 + 45/60 = 54/60 - 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 3/20 + 9/12 = 9/10
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