Add 2/25 and 50/6
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 8 2/6
2/25 + 50/6 is 631/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 1250/150 = 12 + 1250/150 = 1262/150 - 1262/150 simplified gives 631/75
- So, 2/25 + 50/6 = 631/75
In mixed form: 831/75
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