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Add 25/20 and 20/24

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 20/24

25/20 + 20/24 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    25/20 = 25 × 6/20 × 6 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 100/120 = 150 + 100/120 = 250/120
  5. 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 25/20 + 20/24 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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