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Add 30/36 and 2/25

30/36 + 2/25 is 137/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/900 + 72/900 = 750 + 72/900 = 822/900
  5. 822/900 simplified gives 137/150
  6. So, 30/36 + 2/25 = 137/150

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