Add 25/15 and 2/7
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2/7
25/15 + 2/7 is 41/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
25/15 = 25 × 7/15 × 7 = 175/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
2/7 = 2 × 15/7 × 15 = 30/105 - Add the two like fractions:
175/105 + 30/105 = 175 + 30/105 = 205/105 - 205/105 simplified gives 41/21
- So, 25/15 + 2/7 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21
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