Add 25/9 and 14/6
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 2 2/6
25/9 + 14/6 is 46/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
25/9 = 25 × 2/9 × 2 = 50/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
14/6 = 14 × 3/6 × 3 = 42/18 - Add the two like fractions:
50/18 + 42/18 = 50 + 42/18 = 92/18 - 92/18 simplified gives 46/9
- So, 25/9 + 14/6 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9
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