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Add 35/30 and 1/25

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/25

35/30 + 1/25 is 181/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/150 + 6/150 = 175 + 6/150 = 181/150
  5. So, 35/30 + 1/25 = 181/150
    In mixed form: 131/150

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