Add 6/4 and 2/25
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2/25
6/4 + 2/25 is 79/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/100 + 8/100 = 150 + 8/100 = 158/100 - 158/100 simplified gives 79/50
- So, 6/4 + 2/25 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50
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