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Add 25/30 and 30/4

1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 7 2/4

25/30 + 30/4 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 450/60 = 50 + 450/60 = 500/60
  5. 500/60 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 25/30 + 30/4 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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