Add 40/6 and 60/25, Solve 6 4/6 + 2 10/25 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 60/25

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

40/6 + 60/25 is 136/15.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 360/150 = 1000 + 360/150 = 1360/150
1360/150 simplified gives 136/15
So, 40/6 + 60/25 = 136/15
In mixed form: 91/15

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