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Add 1/25 and 42/6

1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 7 0/6

1/25 + 42/6 is 176/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/150 + 1050/150 = 6 + 1050/150 = 1056/150
  5. 1056/150 simplified gives 176/25
  6. So, 1/25 + 42/6 = 176/25
    In mixed form: 71/25

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