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Add 20/30 and 35/25

1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 1 10/25

20/30 + 35/25 is 31/15.

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,
    20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 210/150 = 100 + 210/150 = 310/150
  5. 310/150 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 20/30 + 35/25 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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