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Add 30/25 and 75/50

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 25/50

30/25 + 75/50 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    30/25 = 30 × 2/25 × 2 = 60/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    75/50 = 75 × 1/50 × 1 = 75/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/50 + 75/50 = 60 + 75/50 = 135/50
  5. 135/50 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 30/25 + 75/50 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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