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Add 2/25 and 30/20

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 10/20

2/25 + 30/20 is 79/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    30/20 = 30 × 5/20 × 5 = 150/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/100 + 150/100 = 8 + 150/100 = 158/100
  5. 158/100 simplified gives 79/50
  6. So, 2/25 + 30/20 = 79/50
    In mixed form: 129/50

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