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Add 15/25 and 50/6

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 8 2/6

15/25 + 50/6 is 134/15.

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,
    15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 1250/150 = 90 + 1250/150 = 1340/150
  5. 1340/150 simplified gives 134/15
  6. So, 15/25 + 50/6 = 134/15
    In mixed form: 814/15

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