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Add 16/6 and 3/25

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

16/6 + 3/25 is 209/75.

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,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/150 + 18/150 = 400 + 18/150 = 418/150
  5. 418/150 simplified gives 209/75
  6. So, 16/6 + 3/25 = 209/75
    In mixed form: 259/75

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