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Add 8/6 and 7/25

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 7/25

8/6 + 7/25 is 121/75.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/150 + 42/150 = 200 + 42/150 = 242/150
  5. 242/150 simplified gives 121/75
  6. So, 8/6 + 7/25 = 121/75
    In mixed form: 146/75

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