Add 15/25 and 9/14
15/25 + 9/14 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 225/350 = 210 + 225/350 = 435/350 - 435/350 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 15/25 + 9/14 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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