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Add 25/7 and 5/30

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 5/30

25/7 + 5/30 is 157/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    25/7 = 25 × 30/7 × 30 = 750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/210 + 35/210 = 750 + 35/210 = 785/210
  5. 785/210 simplified gives 157/42
  6. So, 25/7 + 5/30 = 157/42
    In mixed form: 331/42

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