Add 10/12 and 25/20, Solve 10/12 + 1 5/20 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 25/20

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

10/12 + 25/20 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 75/60 = 50 + 75/60 = 125/60
125/60 simplified gives 25/12
So, 10/12 + 25/20 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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