Add 4/20 and 12/60
4/20 + 12/60 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 12/60 = 12 + 12/60 = 24/60 - 24/60 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 4/20 + 12/60 = 2/5
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