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Add 54/25 and 3/30

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 3/30

54/25 + 3/30 is 113/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    54/25 = 54 × 6/25 × 6 = 324/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/150 + 15/150 = 324 + 15/150 = 339/150
  5. 339/150 simplified gives 113/50
  6. So, 54/25 + 3/30 = 113/50
    In mixed form: 213/50

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