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Add 12/6 and 25/40

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 25/40

12/6 + 25/40 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 75/120 = 240 + 75/120 = 315/120
  5. 315/120 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 12/6 + 25/40 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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