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Add 5/2 and 30/25

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 5/25

5/2 + 30/25 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    5/2 = 5 × 25/2 × 25 = 125/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    30/25 = 30 × 2/25 × 2 = 60/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/50 + 60/50 = 125 + 60/50 = 185/50
  5. 185/50 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 5/2 + 30/25 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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