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Add 24/25 and 12/6

1st number: 24/25, 2nd number: 2 0/6

24/25 + 12/6 is 74/25.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 6/25 × 6 = 144/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/150 + 300/150 = 144 + 300/150 = 444/150
  5. 444/150 simplified gives 74/25
  6. So, 24/25 + 12/6 = 74/25
    In mixed form: 224/25

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