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Add 6/3 and 6/25

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

6/3 + 6/25 is 56/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    6/3 = 6 × 25/3 × 25 = 150/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    6/25 = 6 × 3/25 × 3 = 18/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/75 + 18/75 = 150 + 18/75 = 168/75
  5. 168/75 simplified gives 56/25
  6. So, 6/3 + 6/25 = 56/25
    In mixed form: 26/25

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