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Add 1/30 and 81/25

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 3 6/25

1/30 + 81/25 is 491/150.

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,
    81/25 = 81 × 6/25 × 6 = 486/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/150 + 486/150 = 5 + 486/150 = 491/150
  5. So, 1/30 + 81/25 = 491/150
    In mixed form: 341/150

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