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Add 10/25 and 8/6

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

10/25 + 8/6 is 26/15.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 200/150 = 60 + 200/150 = 260/150
  5. 260/150 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 10/25 + 8/6 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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