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Add 3/25 and 56/30

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 26/30

3/25 + 56/30 is 149/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/150 + 280/150 = 18 + 280/150 = 298/150
  5. 298/150 simplified gives 149/75
  6. So, 3/25 + 56/30 = 149/75
    In mixed form: 174/75

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