Add 25/20 and 12/24
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 12/24
25/20 + 12/24 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
25/20 = 25 × 6/20 × 6 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 60/120 = 150 + 60/120 = 210/120 - 210/120 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 25/20 + 12/24 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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