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Add 4/30 and 35/25

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 10/25

4/30 + 35/25 is 23/15.

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,
    35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/150 + 210/150 = 20 + 210/150 = 230/150
  5. 230/150 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 4/30 + 35/25 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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