Add 72/20 and 5/12
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 5/12
72/20 + 5/12 is 241/60.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 25/60 = 216 + 25/60 = 241/60 - So, 72/20 + 5/12 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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