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Add 25/75 and 98/30

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

25/75 + 98/30 is 18/5.

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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,
   98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/150 + 490/150 = 50 + 490/150 = 540/150
5. 540/150 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 25/75 + 98/30 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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