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Add 16/25 and 10/6

1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 1 4/6

16/25 + 10/6 is 173/75.

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,
    16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/150 + 250/150 = 96 + 250/150 = 346/150
  5. 346/150 simplified gives 173/75
  6. So, 16/25 + 10/6 = 173/75
    In mixed form: 223/75

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