Add 8/20 and 3/12
8/20 + 3/12 is 13/20.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 15/60 = 24 + 15/60 = 39/60 - 39/60 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 8/20 + 3/12 = 13/20
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