Add 6/4 and 4/25, Solve 1 2/4 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 4/25

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/25

6/4 + 4/25 is 83/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
4/25 = 4 × 4/25 × 4 = 16/100
Add the two like fractions:
150/100 + 16/100 = 150 + 16/100 = 166/100
166/100 simplified gives 83/50
So, 6/4 + 4/25 = 83/50
In mixed form: 133/50

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