Add 5/25 and 9/6
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 3/6
5/25 + 9/6 is 17/10.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 225/150 = 30 + 225/150 = 255/150 - 255/150 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 5/25 + 9/6 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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