Add 15/25 and 3/8
15/25 + 3/8 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/200 + 75/200 = 120 + 75/200 = 195/200 - 195/200 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 15/25 + 3/8 = 39/40
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