Add 8/6 and 27/25
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 2/25
8/6 + 27/25 is 181/75.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 162/150 = 200 + 162/150 = 362/150 - 362/150 simplified gives 181/75
- So, 8/6 + 27/25 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75
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