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Add 25/18 and 30/5

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 6 0/5

25/18 + 30/5 is 133/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/90 + 540/90 = 125 + 540/90 = 665/90
  5. 665/90 simplified gives 133/18
  6. So, 25/18 + 30/5 = 133/18
    In mixed form: 77/18

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