Add 20/12 and 9/25
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 9/25
20/12 + 9/25 is 152/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
500/300 + 108/300 = 500 + 108/300 = 608/300 - 608/300 simplified gives 152/75
- So, 20/12 + 9/25 = 152/75
In mixed form: 22/75
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