Add 2/15 and 10/25
2/15 + 10/25 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
2/15 = 2 × 5/15 × 5 = 10/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Add the two like fractions:
10/75 + 30/75 = 10 + 30/75 = 40/75 - 40/75 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 2/15 + 10/25 = 8/15
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