Add 16/6 and 15/25
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 15/25
16/6 + 15/25 is 49/15.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 90/150 = 400 + 90/150 = 490/150 - 490/150 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 16/6 + 15/25 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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