Add 1/6 and 42/25
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 17/25
1/6 + 42/25 is 277/150.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 252/150 = 25 + 252/150 = 277/150 - So, 1/6 + 42/25 = 277/150
In mixed form: 1127/150
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