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Add 25/6 and 10/4

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 2 2/4

25/6 + 10/4 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    25/6 = 25 × 2/6 × 2 = 50/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/12 + 30/12 = 50 + 30/12 = 80/12
  5. 80/12 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 25/6 + 10/4 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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