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Add 25/30 and 90/24

1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 3 18/24

25/30 + 90/24 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 450/120 = 100 + 450/120 = 550/120
  5. 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 25/30 + 90/24 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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