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Add 10/25 and 25/6

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 4 1/6

10/25 + 25/6 is 137/30.

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,
    10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 625/150 = 60 + 625/150 = 685/150
  5. 685/150 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 10/25 + 25/6 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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