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Add 42/6 and 9/25

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 9/25

42/6 + 9/25 is 184/25.

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,
    42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/150 + 54/150 = 1050 + 54/150 = 1104/150
  5. 1104/150 simplified gives 184/25
  6. So, 42/6 + 9/25 = 184/25
    In mixed form: 79/25

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