Add 10/4 and 25/75
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 25/75
10/4 + 25/75 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 100/300 = 750 + 100/300 = 850/300 - 850/300 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 10/4 + 25/75 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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