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Add 20/25 and 35/30

1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 1 5/30

20/25 + 35/30 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 175/150 = 120 + 175/150 = 295/150
  5. 295/150 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 20/25 + 35/30 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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