Add 8/6 and 75/25, Solve 1 2/6 + 3 0/25 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 75/25

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

8/6 + 75/25 is 13/3.

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,
75/25 = 75 × 6/25 × 6 = 450/150
Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 450/150 = 200 + 450/150 = 650/150
650/150 simplified gives 13/3
So, 8/6 + 75/25 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3

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