Add 25/6 and 2/4
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 2/4
25/6 + 2/4 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
25/6 = 25 × 2/6 × 2 = 50/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Add the two like fractions:
50/12 + 6/12 = 50 + 6/12 = 56/12 - 56/12 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 25/6 + 2/4 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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