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Add 9/4 and 25/30

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 25/30

9/4 + 25/30 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/60 + 50/60 = 135 + 50/60 = 185/60
  5. 185/60 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 9/4 + 25/30 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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