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Add 12/30 and 2/25

12/30 + 2/25 is 12/25.

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,
    12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 12/150 = 60 + 12/150 = 72/150
  5. 72/150 simplified gives 12/25
  6. So, 12/30 + 2/25 = 12/25

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