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Add 12/10 and 7/25

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 7/25

12/10 + 7/25 is 37/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    12/10 = 12 × 5/10 × 5 = 60/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/50 + 14/50 = 60 + 14/50 = 74/50
  5. 74/50 simplified gives 37/25
  6. So, 12/10 + 7/25 = 37/25
    In mixed form: 112/25

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