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Add 30/25 and 5/30

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 5/30

30/25 + 5/30 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 25/150 = 180 + 25/150 = 205/150
  5. 205/150 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 30/25 + 5/30 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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