Add 15/25 and 16/30
15/25 + 16/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 80/150 = 90 + 80/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 15/25 + 16/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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