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Add 4/25 and 9/30

4/25 + 9/30 is 23/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/150 + 45/150 = 24 + 45/150 = 69/150
  5. 69/150 simplified gives 23/50
  6. So, 4/25 + 9/30 = 23/50

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