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Add 6/30 and 35/25

1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 1 10/25

6/30 + 35/25 is 8/5.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 210/150 = 30 + 210/150 = 240/150
  5. 240/150 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 6/30 + 35/25 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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