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Add 16/25 and 27/6

1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 4 3/6

16/25 + 27/6 is 257/50.

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,
    27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/150 + 675/150 = 96 + 675/150 = 771/150
  5. 771/150 simplified gives 257/50
  6. So, 16/25 + 27/6 = 257/50
    In mixed form: 57/50

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