Add 1/6 and 90/25, Solve 1/6 + 3 15/25 as a fraction

Add 1/6 and 90/25

1^st number: 1/6, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

1/6 + 90/25 is 113/30.

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,
90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 540/150 = 25 + 540/150 = 565/150
565/150 simplified gives 113/30
So, 1/6 + 90/25 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30

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