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Add 20/12 and 36/25

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1 11/25

20/12 + 36/25 is 233/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/300 + 432/300 = 500 + 432/300 = 932/300
  5. 932/300 simplified gives 233/75
  6. So, 20/12 + 36/25 = 233/75
    In mixed form: 38/75

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