Add 16/6 and 12/25
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 12/25
16/6 + 12/25 is 236/75.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 72/150 = 400 + 72/150 = 472/150 - 472/150 simplified gives 236/75
- So, 16/6 + 12/25 = 236/75
In mixed form: 311/75
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