simplify 1/12+1/20

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{20}

\frac{2}{15}

Decimal Notation

0.13333 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{20}

Least Common Multiplier of

12, 20 : 60

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{5}{60} + \frac{3}{60}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a + b}{c}

= \frac{5 + 3}{60}

Add the numbers:

5 + 3 = 8

= \frac{8}{60}

Cancel

\frac{8}{60} : \frac{2}{15}

= \frac{2}{15}

\frac{14 !}{5 ! ( 14 - 5 ) !}

\frac{1}{7} \times 7

2 50 z^{7}