Add 2/6 and 8/25
2/6 + 8/25 is 49/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 48/150 = 50 + 48/150 = 98/150 - 98/150 simplified gives 49/75
- So, 2/6 + 8/25 = 49/75
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