Add 25/6 and 25/50
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 25/50
25/6 + 25/50 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
625/150 + 75/150 = 625 + 75/150 = 700/150 - 700/150 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 25/6 + 25/50 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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