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Add 70/25 and 50/30

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1 20/30

70/25 + 50/30 is 67/15.

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,
    70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/150 + 250/150 = 420 + 250/150 = 670/150
  5. 670/150 simplified gives 67/15
  6. So, 70/25 + 50/30 = 67/15
    In mixed form: 47/15

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