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Add 3/25 and 60/30

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 2 0/30

3/25 + 60/30 is 53/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/150 + 300/150 = 18 + 300/150 = 318/150
  5. 318/150 simplified gives 53/25
  6. So, 3/25 + 60/30 = 53/25
    In mixed form: 23/25

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