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Add 5/25 and 21/12

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 9/12

5/25 + 21/12 is 39/20.

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,
    21/12 = 21 × 25/12 × 25 = 525/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 525/300 = 60 + 525/300 = 585/300
  5. 585/300 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 5/25 + 21/12 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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