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Add 45/25 and 20/12

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1 8/12

45/25 + 20/12 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/300 + 500/300 = 540 + 500/300 = 1040/300
  5. 1040/300 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 45/25 + 20/12 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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