Add 7/3 and 12/20
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 12/20
7/3 + 12/20 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
7/3 = 7 × 20/3 × 20 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 36/60 = 140 + 36/60 = 176/60 - 176/60 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 7/3 + 12/20 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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