Add 6/25 and 16/9
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 1 7/9
6/25 + 16/9 is 454/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225 - Add the two like fractions:
54/225 + 400/225 = 54 + 400/225 = 454/225 - So, 6/25 + 16/9 = 454/225
In mixed form: 24/225
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