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Add 30/25 and 2/6

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 2/6

30/25 + 2/6 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 50/150 = 180 + 50/150 = 230/150
  5. 230/150 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 30/25 + 2/6 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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