Add 15/6 and 42/25
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 17/25
15/6 + 42/25 is 209/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 252/150 = 375 + 252/150 = 627/150 - 627/150 simplified gives 209/50
- So, 15/6 + 42/25 = 209/50
In mixed form: 49/50
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