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Add 9/30 and 72/25

1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 2 22/25

9/30 + 72/25 is 159/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/150 + 432/150 = 45 + 432/150 = 477/150
  5. 477/150 simplified gives 159/50
  6. So, 9/30 + 72/25 = 159/50
    In mixed form: 39/50

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