Add 3/6 and 54/25, Solve 3/6 + 2 4/25 as a fraction

Add 3/6 and 54/25

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

3/6 + 54/25 is 133/50.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
54/25 = 54 × 6/25 × 6 = 324/150
Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 324/150 = 75 + 324/150 = 399/150
399/150 simplified gives 133/50
So, 3/6 + 54/25 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50

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