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Add 72/30 and 90/25

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 3 15/25

72/30 + 90/25 is 6/1.

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,
    72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/150 + 540/150 = 360 + 540/150 = 900/150
  5. 900/150 simplified gives 6/1
  6. So, 72/30 + 90/25 = 6/1

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