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Add 18/30 and 25/4

1st number: 18/30, 2nd number: 6 1/4

18/30 + 25/4 is 137/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 375/60 = 36 + 375/60 = 411/60
  5. 411/60 simplified gives 137/20
  6. So, 18/30 + 25/4 = 137/20
    In mixed form: 617/20

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