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Add 25/12 and 20/56

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 20/56

25/12 + 20/56 is 205/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/168 + 60/168 = 350 + 60/168 = 410/168
  5. 410/168 simplified gives 205/84
  6. So, 25/12 + 20/56 = 205/84
    In mixed form: 237/84

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