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Add 30/6 and 80/25

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 3 5/25

30/6 + 80/25 is 41/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    80/25 = 80 × 6/25 × 6 = 480/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/150 + 480/150 = 750 + 480/150 = 1230/150
  5. 1230/150 simplified gives 41/5
  6. So, 30/6 + 80/25 = 41/5
    In mixed form: 81/5

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