Add 25/35 and 49/6, Solve 25/35 + 8 1/6 as a fraction

Add 25/35 and 49/6

1^st number: 25/35, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

25/35 + 49/6 is 373/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
25/35 = 25 × 6/35 × 6 = 150/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
49/6 = 49 × 35/6 × 35 = 1715/210
Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 1715/210 = 150 + 1715/210 = 1865/210
1865/210 simplified gives 373/42
So, 25/35 + 49/6 = 373/42
In mixed form: 837/42

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