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Add 5/12 and 21/20

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 1/20

5/12 + 21/20 is 22/15.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/60 + 63/60 = 25 + 63/60 = 88/60
  5. 88/60 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 5/12 + 21/20 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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