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Add 30/8 and 45/25

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

30/8 + 45/25 is 111/20.

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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,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/200 + 360/200 = 750 + 360/200 = 1110/200
5. 1110/200 simplified gives 111/20
6. So, 30/8 + 45/25 = 111/20
   In mixed form: 511/20

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