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Add 5/12 and 20/6

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 3 2/6

5/12 + 20/6 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/12 + 40/12 = 5 + 40/12 = 45/12
  5. 45/12 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 5/12 + 20/6 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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