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Add 60/6 and 16/25

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 16/25

60/6 + 16/25 is 266/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/150 + 96/150 = 1500 + 96/150 = 1596/150
  5. 1596/150 simplified gives 266/25
  6. So, 60/6 + 16/25 = 266/25
    In mixed form: 1016/25

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