Add 6/12 and 20/36
6/12 + 20/36 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 20/36 = 18 + 20/36 = 38/36 - 38/36 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 6/12 + 20/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/12+40/36 6/24+20/36 6/12+20/72 18/12+20/36 6/12+60/36 6/36+20/36 30/12+20/36 6/60+20/36 42/12+20/36 6/84+20/36