Add 72/20 and 16/12
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1 4/12
72/20 + 16/12 is 74/15.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 3/20 × 3 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 80/60 = 216 + 80/60 = 296/60 - 296/60 simplified gives 74/15
- So, 72/20 + 16/12 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15
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