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Add 40/12 and 2/20

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2/20

40/12 + 2/20 is 103/30.

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,
    40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/60 + 6/60 = 200 + 6/60 = 206/60
  5. 206/60 simplified gives 103/30
  6. So, 40/12 + 2/20 = 103/30
    In mixed form: 313/30

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