Add 1/15 and 72/25
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 22/25
1/15 + 72/25 is 221/75.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 5/15 × 5 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
72/25 = 72 × 3/25 × 3 = 216/75 - Add the two like fractions:
5/75 + 216/75 = 5 + 216/75 = 221/75 - So, 1/15 + 72/25 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75
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