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Add 6/12 and 8/20

6/12 + 8/20 is 9/10.

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,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 24/60 = 30 + 24/60 = 54/60
  5. 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 6/12 + 8/20 = 9/10

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