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Add 30/8 and 27/25

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 2/25

30/8 + 27/25 is 483/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    30/8 = 30 × 25/8 × 25 = 750/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    27/25 = 27 × 8/25 × 8 = 216/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/200 + 216/200 = 750 + 216/200 = 966/200
  5. 966/200 simplified gives 483/100
  6. So, 30/8 + 27/25 = 483/100
    In mixed form: 483/100

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