Add 25/6 and 50/7
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 7 1/7
25/6 + 50/7 is 475/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
50/7 = 50 × 6/7 × 6 = 300/42 - Add the two like fractions:
175/42 + 300/42 = 175 + 300/42 = 475/42 - So, 25/6 + 50/7 = 475/42
In mixed form: 1113/42
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