Add 9/6 and 12/20
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 12/20
9/6 + 12/20 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
9/6 = 9 × 10/6 × 10 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 36/60 = 90 + 36/60 = 126/60 - 126/60 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 9/6 + 12/20 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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