Add 49/6 and 10/25, Solve 8 1/6 + 10/25 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 10/25

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 10/25

49/6 + 10/25 is 257/30.

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,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
Add the two like fractions:
1225/150 + 60/150 = 1225 + 60/150 = 1285/150
1285/150 simplified gives 257/30
So, 49/6 + 10/25 = 257/30
In mixed form: 817/30

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