Add 7/25 and 15/6, Solve 7/25 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 7/25 and 15/6

1^st number: 7/25, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

7/25 + 15/6 is 139/50.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
42/150 + 375/150 = 42 + 375/150 = 417/150
417/150 simplified gives 139/50
So, 7/25 + 15/6 = 139/50
In mixed form: 239/50

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