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Add 30/2 and 40/25

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

30/2 + 40/25 is 83/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    30/2 = 30 × 25/2 × 25 = 750/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    40/25 = 40 × 2/25 × 2 = 80/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/50 + 80/50 = 750 + 80/50 = 830/50
  5. 830/50 simplified gives 83/5
  6. So, 30/2 + 40/25 = 83/5
    In mixed form: 163/5

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