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Add 24/30 and 90/25

1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 3 15/25

24/30 + 90/25 is 22/5.

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,
    24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 540/150 = 120 + 540/150 = 660/150
  5. 660/150 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 24/30 + 90/25 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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