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Add 24/25 and 4/30

24/25 + 4/30 is 82/75.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 6/25 × 6 = 144/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/150 + 20/150 = 144 + 20/150 = 164/150
  5. 164/150 simplified gives 82/75
  6. So, 24/25 + 4/30 = 82/75
    In mixed form: 17/75

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