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Add 40/20 and 12/25

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 12/25

40/20 + 12/25 is 62/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    40/20 = 40 × 5/20 × 5 = 200/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/100 + 48/100 = 200 + 48/100 = 248/100
  5. 248/100 simplified gives 62/25
  6. So, 40/20 + 12/25 = 62/25
    In mixed form: 212/25

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