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Add 70/6 and 1/25

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1/25

70/6 + 1/25 is 878/75.

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,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/150 + 6/150 = 1750 + 6/150 = 1756/150
  5. 1756/150 simplified gives 878/75
  6. So, 70/6 + 1/25 = 878/75
    In mixed form: 1153/75

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