Add 25/4 and 6/18
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 6/18
25/4 + 6/18 is 79/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
25/4 = 25 × 9/4 × 9 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
225/36 + 12/36 = 225 + 12/36 = 237/36 - 237/36 simplified gives 79/12
- So, 25/4 + 6/18 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12
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