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Add 3/6 and 3/25

3/6 + 3/25 is 31/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 18/150 = 75 + 18/150 = 93/150
  5. 93/150 simplified gives 31/50
  6. So, 3/6 + 3/25 = 31/50

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