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Add 25/30 and 90/72

1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 1 18/72

25/30 + 90/72 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    25/30 = 25 × 12/30 × 12 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 450/360 = 300 + 450/360 = 750/360
  5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 25/30 + 90/72 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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