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Add 84/20 and 36/12

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 3 0/12

84/20 + 36/12 is 36/5.

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,
    84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/60 + 180/60 = 252 + 180/60 = 432/60
  5. 432/60 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 84/20 + 36/12 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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