Add 6/20 and 70/12
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 5 10/12
6/20 + 70/12 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 350/60 = 18 + 350/60 = 368/60 - 368/60 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 6/20 + 70/12 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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