Add 7/20 and 1/12
7/20 + 1/12 is 13/30.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
21/60 + 5/60 = 21 + 5/60 = 26/60 - 26/60 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 7/20 + 1/12 = 13/30
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