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Add 1/30 and 50/25

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 2 0/25

1/30 + 50/25 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/150 + 300/150 = 5 + 300/150 = 305/150
  5. 305/150 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 1/30 + 50/25 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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