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Add 90/25 and 5/30

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 5/30

90/25 + 5/30 is 113/30.

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,
    90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/150 + 25/150 = 540 + 25/150 = 565/150
  5. 565/150 simplified gives 113/30
  6. So, 90/25 + 5/30 = 113/30
    In mixed form: 323/30

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