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Add 4/12 and 36/20

1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 16/20

4/12 + 36/20 is 32/15.

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,
    36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 108/60 = 20 + 108/60 = 128/60
  5. 128/60 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 4/12 + 36/20 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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