Add 15/25 and 42/45
15/25 + 42/45 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
135/225 + 210/225 = 135 + 210/225 = 345/225 - 345/225 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 15/25 + 42/45 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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