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Add 25/20 and 30/40

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 30/40

25/20 + 30/40 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   25/20 = 25 × 2/20 × 2 = 50/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   50/40 + 30/40 = 50 + 30/40 = 80/40
5. 80/40 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 25/20 + 30/40 = 2/1

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