Add 20/25 and 7/12
20/25 + 7/12 is 83/60.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 175/300 = 240 + 175/300 = 415/300 - 415/300 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 20/25 + 7/12 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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