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Add 8/25 and 21/6

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 3 3/6

8/25 + 21/6 is 191/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/150 + 525/150 = 48 + 525/150 = 573/150
  5. 573/150 simplified gives 191/50
  6. So, 8/25 + 21/6 = 191/50
    In mixed form: 341/50

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