To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator first. The least common multiple of 12 and 20 is 60.
Rewrite and find the equivalent fractions:5/12 = 25/603/20 = 9/60
Add the fractions:25/60 + 9/60 = 34/60
Simplify the fraction, if possible:34/60 = 17/30
So, 5/12 + 3/20 = 17/30.
To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator first. The least common multiple of 12 and 20 is 60.
Rewrite and find the equivalent fractions:
5/12 = 25/60
3/20 = 9/60
Add the fractions:
25/60 + 9/60 = 34/60
Simplify the fraction, if possible:
34/60 = 17/30
So, 5/12 + 3/20 = 17/30.