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Add 1/6 and 25/10

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 2 5/10

1/6 + 25/10 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/30 + 75/30 = 5 + 75/30 = 80/30
  5. 80/30 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 1/6 + 25/10 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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