Add 25/3 and 2/30, Solve 8 1/3 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 2/30

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/30

25/3 + 2/30 is 42/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
25/3 = 25 × 10/3 × 10 = 250/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 2/30 = 250 + 2/30 = 252/30
252/30 simplified gives 42/5
So, 25/3 + 2/30 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5

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