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Add 10/6 and 28/25

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/25

10/6 + 28/25 is 209/75.

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,
    28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/150 + 168/150 = 250 + 168/150 = 418/150
  5. 418/150 simplified gives 209/75
  6. So, 10/6 + 28/25 = 209/75
    In mixed form: 259/75

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