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Add 25/6 and 30/7

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 4 2/7

25/6 + 30/7 is 355/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    30/7 = 30 × 6/7 × 6 = 180/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/42 + 180/42 = 175 + 180/42 = 355/42
  5. So, 25/6 + 30/7 = 355/42
    In mixed form: 819/42

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