Add 6/3 and 21/25, Solve 2 0/3 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 21/25

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 21/25

6/3 + 21/25 is 71/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
6/3 = 6 × 25/3 × 25 = 150/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
21/25 = 21 × 3/25 × 3 = 63/75
Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 63/75 = 150 + 63/75 = 213/75
213/75 simplified gives 71/25
So, 6/3 + 21/25 = 71/25
In mixed form: 221/25

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