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Add 10/30 and 80/25

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 3 5/25

10/30 + 80/25 is 53/15.

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,
    10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    80/25 = 80 × 6/25 × 6 = 480/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/150 + 480/150 = 50 + 480/150 = 530/150
  5. 530/150 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 10/30 + 80/25 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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