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Add 90/25 and 15/6

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 2 3/6

90/25 + 15/6 is 61/10.

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,
    90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/150 + 375/150 = 540 + 375/150 = 915/150
  5. 915/150 simplified gives 61/10
  6. So, 90/25 + 15/6 = 61/10
    In mixed form: 61/10

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