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Add 32/6 and 9/25

1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 9/25

32/6 + 9/25 is 427/75.

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,
    32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/150 + 54/150 = 800 + 54/150 = 854/150
  5. 854/150 simplified gives 427/75
  6. So, 32/6 + 9/25 = 427/75
    In mixed form: 552/75

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