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Add 10/6 and 10/25

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

10/6 + 10/25 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/150 + 60/150 = 250 + 60/150 = 310/150
  5. 310/150 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 10/6 + 10/25 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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