Add 8/6 and 70/25, Solve 1 2/6 + 2 20/25 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 70/25

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

8/6 + 70/25 is 62/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150
Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 420/150 = 200 + 420/150 = 620/150
620/150 simplified gives 62/15
So, 8/6 + 70/25 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15

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