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Add 10/8 and 20/25

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 20/25

10/8 + 20/25 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/200 + 160/200 = 250 + 160/200 = 410/200
  5. 410/200 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 10/8 + 20/25 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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