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Add 24/12 and 45/25

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 1 20/25

24/12 + 45/25 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 540/300 = 600 + 540/300 = 1140/300
  5. 1140/300 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 24/12 + 45/25 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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