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Add 2/25 and 4/6

2/25 + 4/6 is 56/75.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/150 + 100/150 = 12 + 100/150 = 112/150
  5. 112/150 simplified gives 56/75
  6. So, 2/25 + 4/6 = 56/75

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