Add 30/6 and 48/25, Solve 5 0/6 + 1 23/25 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 48/25

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 23/25

30/6 + 48/25 is 173/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150
Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 288/150 = 750 + 288/150 = 1038/150
1038/150 simplified gives 173/25
So, 30/6 + 48/25 = 173/25
In mixed form: 623/25

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