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Add 90/30 and 72/25

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 2 22/25

90/30 + 72/25 is 147/25.

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,
    90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/150 + 432/150 = 450 + 432/150 = 882/150
  5. 882/150 simplified gives 147/25
  6. So, 90/30 + 72/25 = 147/25
    In mixed form: 522/25

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