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Add 20/25 and 12/48

20/25 + 12/48 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    20/25 = 20 × 48/25 × 48 = 960/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1200 + 300/1200 = 960 + 300/1200 = 1260/1200
  5. 1260/1200 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 20/25 + 12/48 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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