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Add 6/20 and 25/12

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

6/20 + 25/12 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/60 + 125/60 = 18 + 125/60 = 143/60
5. So, 6/20 + 25/12 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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