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Add 30/90 and 10/25

30/90 + 10/25 is 11/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 180/450 = 150 + 180/450 = 330/450
  5. 330/450 simplified gives 11/15
  6. So, 30/90 + 10/25 = 11/15

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