You would divide the numerator and denominator by 4 giving you,
x* (1/5) = 12/20
get a common denominator
1/5 * 4/4 = 4/20
x * 4/20 = 12/20
x*4 = 12
divide by 4
x=3
you will need 3/5 to equal 12/20
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