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Add 25/30 and 50/4

1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 12 2/4

25/30 + 50/4 is 40/3.

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,
    50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 750/60 = 50 + 750/60 = 800/60
  5. 800/60 simplified gives 40/3
  6. So, 25/30 + 50/4 = 40/3
    In mixed form: 131/3

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