Add 3/25 and 42/6
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 7 0/6
3/25 + 42/6 is 178/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 1050/150 = 18 + 1050/150 = 1068/150 - 1068/150 simplified gives 178/25
- So, 3/25 + 42/6 = 178/25
In mixed form: 73/25
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