Add 6/25 and 15/6, Solve 6/25 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/25 and 15/6

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

6/25 + 15/6 is 137/50.

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,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 375/150 = 36 + 375/150 = 411/150
411/150 simplified gives 137/50
So, 6/25 + 15/6 = 137/50
In mixed form: 237/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad