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Add 30/25 and 42/36

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 6/36

30/25 + 42/36 is 71/30.

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,
    42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/900 + 1050/900 = 1080 + 1050/900 = 2130/900
  5. 2130/900 simplified gives 71/30
  6. So, 30/25 + 42/36 = 71/30
    In mixed form: 211/30

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