Add 20/25 and 12/20
20/25 + 12/20 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
12/20 = 12 × 5/20 × 5 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
80/100 + 60/100 = 80 + 60/100 = 140/100 - 140/100 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 20/25 + 12/20 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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