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Add 30/25 and 24/36

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 24/36

30/25 + 24/36 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    30/25 = 30 × 36/25 × 36 = 1080/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/900 + 600/900 = 1080 + 600/900 = 1680/900
  5. 1680/900 simplified gives 28/15
  6. So, 30/25 + 24/36 = 28/15
    In mixed form: 113/15

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