Add 25/75 and 10/6, Solve 25/75 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 25/75 and 10/6

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

25/75 + 10/6 is 2/1.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 250/150 = 50 + 250/150 = 300/150
300/150 simplified gives 2/1
So, 25/75 + 10/6 = 2/1

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