Add 21/6 and 28/25, Solve 3 3/6 + 1 3/25 as a fraction

Add 21/6 and 28/25

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

21/6 + 28/25 is 231/50.

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,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150
Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 168/150 = 525 + 168/150 = 693/150
693/150 simplified gives 231/50
So, 21/6 + 28/25 = 231/50
In mixed form: 431/50

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