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Add 3/6 and 5/25

3/6 + 5/25 is 7/10.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 30/150 = 75 + 30/150 = 105/150
  5. 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 3/6 + 5/25 = 7/10

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