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Add 5/25 and 12/24

5/25 + 12/24 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    5/25 = 5 × 24/25 × 24 = 120/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/600 + 300/600 = 120 + 300/600 = 420/600
  5. 420/600 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 5/25 + 12/24 = 7/10

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