Add 18/6 and 42/25
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1 17/25
186 + 4225 is 11725.
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,
186 = 18 × 256 × 25 = 450150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
4225 = 42 × 625 × 6 = 252150 - Add the two like fractions:
450150 + 252150 = 450 + 252150 = 702150 - 702/150 simplified gives 11725
- So, 18/6 + 42/25 = 117/25
In mixed form: 41725
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