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Add 25/75 and 5/30

25/75 + 5/30 is 1/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/150 + 25/150 = 50 + 25/150 = 75/150
5. 75/150 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 25/75 + 5/30 = 1/2

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