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Add 4/30 and 14/25

4/30 + 14/25 is 52/75.

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,
    4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/150 + 84/150 = 20 + 84/150 = 104/150
  5. 104/150 simplified gives 52/75
  6. So, 4/30 + 14/25 = 52/75

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