Add 2/6 and 25/7, Solve 2/6 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 25/7

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

2/6 + 25/7 is 82/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
25/7 = 25 × 6/7 × 6 = 150/42
Add the two like fractions:
14/42 + 150/42 = 14 + 150/42 = 164/42
164/42 simplified gives 82/21
So, 2/6 + 25/7 = 82/21
In mixed form: 319/21

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