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Add 20/25 and 8/12

20/25 + 8/12 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/300 + 200/300 = 240 + 200/300 = 440/300
  5. 440/300 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 20/25 + 8/12 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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