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Add 25/21 and 25/20

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 1 5/20

25/21 + 25/20 is 205/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    25/21 = 25 × 20/21 × 20 = 500/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    25/20 = 25 × 21/20 × 21 = 525/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/420 + 525/420 = 500 + 525/420 = 1025/420
  5. 1025/420 simplified gives 205/84
  6. So, 25/21 + 25/20 = 205/84
    In mixed form: 237/84

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