Add 15/6 and 9/25, Solve 2 3/6 + 9/25 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 9/25

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/25

15/6 + 9/25 is 143/50.

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,
9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 54/150 = 375 + 54/150 = 429/150
429/150 simplified gives 143/50
So, 15/6 + 9/25 = 143/50
In mixed form: 243/50

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