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Add 18/30 and 27/25

1st number: 18/30, 2nd number: 1 2/25

18/30 + 27/25 is 42/25.

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,
    18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 162/150 = 90 + 162/150 = 252/150
  5. 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 18/30 + 27/25 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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