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Add 30/25 and 20/7

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 2 6/7

30/25 + 20/7 is 142/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    20/7 = 20 × 25/7 × 25 = 500/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/175 + 500/175 = 210 + 500/175 = 710/175
  5. 710/175 simplified gives 142/35
  6. So, 30/25 + 20/7 = 142/35
    In mixed form: 42/35

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