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Add 25/20 and 8/6

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1 2/6

25/20 + 8/6 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/60 + 80/60 = 75 + 80/60 = 155/60
  5. 155/60 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 25/20 + 8/6 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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