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Add 4/12 and 12/20

4/12 + 12/20 is 14/15.

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,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 36/60 = 20 + 36/60 = 56/60
  5. 56/60 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 4/12 + 12/20 = 14/15

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