Add 30/12 and 20/25, Solve 2 6/12 + 20/25 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 20/25

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 20/25

30/12 + 20/25 is 33/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300
Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 240/300 = 750 + 240/300 = 990/300
990/300 simplified gives 33/10
So, 30/12 + 20/25 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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