Add 6/25 and 24/7
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 3 3/7
6/25 + 24/7 is 642/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
6/25 = 6 × 7/25 × 7 = 42/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
24/7 = 24 × 25/7 × 25 = 600/175 - Add the two like fractions:
42/175 + 600/175 = 42 + 600/175 = 642/175 - So, 6/25 + 24/7 = 642/175
In mixed form: 3117/175
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