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Add 60/20 and 12/18

1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 12/18

60/20 + 12/18 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 120/180 = 540 + 120/180 = 660/180
  5. 660/180 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 60/20 + 12/18 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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