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Add 20/2 and 24/25

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 24/25

20/2 + 24/25 is 274/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    20/2 = 20 × 25/2 × 25 = 500/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/50 + 48/50 = 500 + 48/50 = 548/50
  5. 548/50 simplified gives 274/25
  6. So, 20/2 + 24/25 = 274/25
    In mixed form: 1024/25

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