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Add 9/25 and 75/30

1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 2 15/30

9/25 + 75/30 is 143/50.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/150 + 375/150 = 54 + 375/150 = 429/150
  5. 429/150 simplified gives 143/50
  6. So, 9/25 + 75/30 = 143/50
    In mixed form: 243/50

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