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Add 7/6 and 10/25

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

7/6 + 10/25 is 47/30.

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,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/150 + 60/150 = 175 + 60/150 = 235/150
  5. 235/150 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 7/6 + 10/25 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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