Add 20/25 and 10/12
20/25 + 10/12 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 250/300 = 240 + 250/300 = 490/300 - 490/300 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 20/25 + 10/12 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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