Add 15/36 and 3/25
15/36 + 3/25 is 161/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
3/25 = 3 × 36/25 × 36 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
375/900 + 108/900 = 375 + 108/900 = 483/900 - 483/900 simplified gives 161/300
- So, 15/36 + 3/25 = 161/300
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