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Add 10/25 and 70/6

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 11 4/6

10/25 + 70/6 is 181/15.

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,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 1750/150 = 60 + 1750/150 = 1810/150
  5. 1810/150 simplified gives 181/15
  6. So, 10/25 + 70/6 = 181/15
    In mixed form: 121/15

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