Add 15/25 and 32/49
15/25 + 32/49 is 307/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
15/25 = 15 × 49/25 × 49 = 735/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
32/49 = 32 × 25/49 × 25 = 800/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1225 + 800/1225 = 735 + 800/1225 = 1535/1225 - 1535/1225 simplified gives 307/245
- So, 15/25 + 32/49 = 307/245
In mixed form: 162/245
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