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Add 28/30 and 24/25

28/30 + 24/25 is 142/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    28/30 = 28 × 5/30 × 5 = 140/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    24/25 = 24 × 6/25 × 6 = 144/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/150 + 144/150 = 140 + 144/150 = 284/150
  5. 284/150 simplified gives 142/75
  6. So, 28/30 + 24/25 = 142/75
    In mixed form: 167/75

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