Add 5/25 and 27/6
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 4 3/6
5/25 + 27/6 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 675/150 = 30 + 675/150 = 705/150 - 705/150 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 5/25 + 27/6 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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