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Add 6/20 and 12/10

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

6/20 + 12/10 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   12/10 = 12 × 2/10 × 2 = 24/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/20 + 24/20 = 6 + 24/20 = 30/20
5. 30/20 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 6/20 + 12/10 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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