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Add 56/30 and 6/25

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 6/25

56/30 + 6/25 is 158/75.

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,
    56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/150 + 36/150 = 280 + 36/150 = 316/150
  5. 316/150 simplified gives 158/75
  6. So, 56/30 + 6/25 = 158/75
    In mixed form: 28/75

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