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Add 30/25 and 28/40

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 28/40

30/25 + 28/40 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/200 + 140/200 = 240 + 140/200 = 380/200
  5. 380/200 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 30/25 + 28/40 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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