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Add 42/30 and 1/25

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 1/25

42/30 + 1/25 is 36/25.

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,
    42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/150 + 6/150 = 210 + 6/150 = 216/150
  5. 216/150 simplified gives 36/25
  6. So, 42/30 + 1/25 = 36/25
    In mixed form: 111/25

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