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Add 8/25 and 36/30

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 1 6/30

8/25 + 36/30 is 38/25.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/150 + 180/150 = 48 + 180/150 = 228/150
  5. 228/150 simplified gives 38/25
  6. So, 8/25 + 36/30 = 38/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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