Add 63/20 and 15/12
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 3/12
63/20 + 15/12 is 22/5.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
189/60 + 75/60 = 189 + 75/60 = 264/60 - 264/60 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 63/20 + 15/12 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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