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Add 25/30 and 70/75

25/30 + 70/75 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
    70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/150 + 140/150 = 125 + 140/150 = 265/150
  5. 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 25/30 + 70/75 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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