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Add 25/30 and 20/50

25/30 + 20/50 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/150 + 60/150 = 125 + 60/150 = 185/150
  5. 185/150 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 25/30 + 20/50 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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