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Add 6/3 and 7/25

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 7/25

6/3 + 7/25 is 57/25.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 3/25 × 3 = 21/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/75 + 21/75 = 150 + 21/75 = 171/75
  5. 171/75 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 6/3 + 7/25 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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