Add 7/25 and 20/12
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 8/12
7/25 + 20/12 is 146/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Add the two like fractions:
84/300 + 500/300 = 84 + 500/300 = 584/300 - 584/300 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 7/25 + 20/12 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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