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Add 5/25 and 3/10

5/25 + 3/10 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    5/25 = 5 × 2/25 × 2 = 10/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    3/10 = 3 × 5/10 × 5 = 15/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/50 + 15/50 = 10 + 15/50 = 25/50
  5. 25/50 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 5/25 + 3/10 = 1/2

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