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Add 81/30 and 25/4

1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 6 1/4

81/30 + 25/4 is 179/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    81/30 = 81 × 2/30 × 2 = 162/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/60 + 375/60 = 162 + 375/60 = 537/60
  5. 537/60 simplified gives 179/20
  6. So, 81/30 + 25/4 = 179/20
    In mixed form: 819/20

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