Add 21/6 and 6/25
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 6/25
21/6 + 6/25 is 187/50.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 36/150 = 525 + 36/150 = 561/150 - 561/150 simplified gives 187/50
- So, 21/6 + 6/25 = 187/50
In mixed form: 337/50
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