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Add 25/30 and 30/36

25/30 + 30/36 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/180 + 150/180 = 150 + 150/180 = 300/180
  5. 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 25/30 + 30/36 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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