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Add 24/6 and 84/25

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 3 9/25

24/6 + 84/25 is 184/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/150 + 504/150 = 600 + 504/150 = 1104/150
  5. 1104/150 simplified gives 184/25
  6. So, 24/6 + 84/25 = 184/25
    In mixed form: 79/25

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