Add 40/2 and 25/30, Solve 20 0/2 + 25/30 as a fraction

Add 40/2 and 25/30

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/30

40/2 + 25/30 is 125/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
40/2 = 40 × 15/2 × 15 = 600/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
Add the two like fractions:
600/30 + 25/30 = 600 + 25/30 = 625/30
625/30 simplified gives 125/6
So, 40/2 + 25/30 = 125/6
In mixed form: 205/6

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