Add 6/12 and 10/20
6/12 + 10/20 is 1/1.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 30/60 = 30 + 30/60 = 60/60 - 60/60 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/12 + 10/20 = 1/1
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/24+10/20 6/12+10/40 18/12+10/20 6/12+30/20 6/36+10/20 6/12+10/60 30/12+10/20 6/12+50/20 6/60+10/20 42/12+10/20 6/12+70/20 6/84+10/20