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Add 9/10 and 25/30

9/10 + 25/30 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/30 + 25/30 = 27 + 25/30 = 52/30
  5. 52/30 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 9/10 + 25/30 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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