Add 8/6 and 25/75
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 25/75
8/6 + 25/75 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 50/150 = 200 + 50/150 = 250/150 - 250/150 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 8/6 + 25/75 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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