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Add 8/25 and 7/30

8/25 + 7/30 is 83/150.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/150 + 35/150 = 48 + 35/150 = 83/150
  5. So, 8/25 + 7/30 = 83/150

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