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Add 25/12 and 30/20

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 1 10/20

25/12 + 30/20 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/60 + 90/60 = 125 + 90/60 = 215/60
  5. 215/60 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 25/12 + 30/20 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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