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Add 30/15 and 8/25

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 8/25

30/15 + 8/25 is 58/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    30/15 = 30 × 5/15 × 5 = 150/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    8/25 = 8 × 3/25 × 3 = 24/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/75 + 24/75 = 150 + 24/75 = 174/75
  5. 174/75 simplified gives 58/25
  6. So, 30/15 + 8/25 = 58/25
    In mixed form: 28/25

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