Add 2/25 and 15/9
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 6/9
2/25 + 15/9 is 131/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 375/225 = 18 + 375/225 = 393/225 - 393/225 simplified gives 131/75
- So, 2/25 + 15/9 = 131/75
In mixed form: 156/75
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