Add 56/6 and 12/25
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/25
56/6 + 12/25 is 736/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 72/150 = 1400 + 72/150 = 1472/150 - 1472/150 simplified gives 736/75
- So, 56/6 + 12/25 = 736/75
In mixed form: 961/75
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