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Add 15/3 and 30/25

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/25

15/3 + 30/25 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    15/3 = 15 × 25/3 × 25 = 375/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    30/25 = 30 × 3/25 × 3 = 90/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/75 + 90/75 = 375 + 90/75 = 465/75
  5. 465/75 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 15/3 + 30/25 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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