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Add 16/6 and 1/25

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

16/6 + 1/25 is 203/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/150 + 6/150 = 400 + 6/150 = 406/150
  5. 406/150 simplified gives 203/75
  6. So, 16/6 + 1/25 = 203/75
    In mixed form: 253/75

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