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Add 5/25 and 1/12

5/25 + 1/12 is 17/60.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 25/300 = 60 + 25/300 = 85/300
  5. 85/300 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 5/25 + 1/12 = 17/60

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