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Add 25/20 and 30/84

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 30/84

25/20 + 30/84 is 45/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    25/20 = 25 × 21/20 × 21 = 525/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/420 + 150/420 = 525 + 150/420 = 675/420
  5. 675/420 simplified gives 45/28
  6. So, 25/20 + 30/84 = 45/28
    In mixed form: 117/28

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