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Add 84/25 and 3/6

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 3/6

84/25 + 3/6 is 193/50.

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,
    84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/150 + 75/150 = 504 + 75/150 = 579/150
  5. 579/150 simplified gives 193/50
  6. So, 84/25 + 3/6 = 193/50
    In mixed form: 343/50

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