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Add 30/25 and 20/28

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 20/28

30/25 + 20/28 is 67/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    20/28 = 20 × 25/28 × 25 = 500/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/700 + 500/700 = 840 + 500/700 = 1340/700
  5. 1340/700 simplified gives 67/35
  6. So, 30/25 + 20/28 = 67/35
    In mixed form: 132/35

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