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Add 25/12 and 20/14

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 1 6/14

25/12 + 20/14 is 295/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    20/14 = 20 × 6/14 × 6 = 120/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/84 + 120/84 = 175 + 120/84 = 295/84
  5. So, 25/12 + 20/14 = 295/84
    In mixed form: 343/84

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