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Add 70/25 and 30/12

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 6/12

70/25 + 30/12 is 53/10.

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,
    70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/300 + 750/300 = 840 + 750/300 = 1590/300
  5. 1590/300 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 70/25 + 30/12 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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