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Add 18/25 and 15/6

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 2 3/6

18/25 + 15/6 is 161/50.

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,
    18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/150 + 375/150 = 108 + 375/150 = 483/150
  5. 483/150 simplified gives 161/50
  6. So, 18/25 + 15/6 = 161/50
    In mixed form: 311/50

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