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Add 3/30 and 63/25

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 13/25

3/30 + 63/25 is 131/50.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/150 + 378/150 = 15 + 378/150 = 393/150
  5. 393/150 simplified gives 131/50
  6. So, 3/30 + 63/25 = 131/50
    In mixed form: 231/50

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