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Add 25/75 and 70/6

1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 11 4/6

25/75 + 70/6 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/150 + 1750/150 = 50 + 1750/150 = 1800/150
  5. 1800/150 simplified gives 12/1
  6. So, 25/75 + 70/6 = 12/1

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