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Add 24/25 and 2/20

24/25 + 2/20 is 53/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    24/25 = 24 × 4/25 × 4 = 96/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/100 + 10/100 = 96 + 10/100 = 106/100
  5. 106/100 simplified gives 53/50
  6. So, 24/25 + 2/20 = 53/50
    In mixed form: 13/50

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