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Add 9/25 and 2/6

9/25 + 2/6 is 52/75.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/150 + 50/150 = 54 + 50/150 = 104/150
  5. 104/150 simplified gives 52/75
  6. So, 9/25 + 2/6 = 52/75

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