Add 56/12 and 42/20
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2 2/20
56/12 + 42/20 is 203/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 126/60 = 280 + 126/60 = 406/60 - 406/60 simplified gives 203/30
- So, 56/12 + 42/20 = 203/30
In mixed form: 623/30
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