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Add 8/20 and 2/25

8/20 + 2/25 is 12/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/100 + 8/100 = 40 + 8/100 = 48/100
  5. 48/100 simplified gives 12/25
  6. So, 8/20 + 2/25 = 12/25

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