Add 12/25 and 5/20
12/25 + 5/20 is 73/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100 - Add the two like fractions:
48/100 + 25/100 = 48 + 25/100 = 73/100 - So, 12/25 + 5/20 = 73/100
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