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Add 7/25 and 20/10

1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 2 0/10

7/25 + 20/10 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    20/10 = 20 × 5/10 × 5 = 100/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/50 + 100/50 = 14 + 100/50 = 114/50
  5. 114/50 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 7/25 + 20/10 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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