Add 25/20 and 6/12
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 6/12
25/20 + 6/12 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 30/60 = 75 + 30/60 = 105/60 - 105/60 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 25/20 + 6/12 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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