Add 25/9 and 4/6
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 4/6
25/9 + 4/6 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
25/9 = 25 × 2/9 × 2 = 50/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
4/6 = 4 × 3/6 × 3 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
50/18 + 12/18 = 50 + 12/18 = 62/18 - 62/18 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 25/9 + 4/6 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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