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Add 56/25 and 18/6

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 3 0/6

56/25 + 18/6 is 131/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/150 + 450/150 = 336 + 450/150 = 786/150
  5. 786/150 simplified gives 131/25
  6. So, 56/25 + 18/6 = 131/25
    In mixed form: 56/25

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