Add 8/25 and 15/6
1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 2 3/6
8/25 + 15/6 is 141/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Add the two like fractions:
48/150 + 375/150 = 48 + 375/150 = 423/150 - 423/150 simplified gives 141/50
- So, 8/25 + 15/6 = 141/50
In mixed form: 241/50
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