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Add 8/25 and 30/36

8/25 + 30/36 is 173/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/900 + 750/900 = 288 + 750/900 = 1038/900
  5. 1038/900 simplified gives 173/150
  6. So, 8/25 + 30/36 = 173/150
    In mixed form: 123/150

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