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Add 8/20 and 9/12

8/20 + 9/12 is 23/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 45/60 = 24 + 45/60 = 69/60
  5. 69/60 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 8/20 + 9/12 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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