Add 1/6 and 5/25
1/6 + 5/25 is 11/30.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 30/150 = 25 + 30/150 = 55/150 - 55/150 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 1/6 + 5/25 = 11/30
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