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Add 15/25 and 42/35

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 1 7/35

15/25 + 42/35 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    15/25 = 15 × 7/25 × 7 = 105/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    42/35 = 42 × 5/35 × 5 = 210/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/175 + 210/175 = 105 + 210/175 = 315/175
  5. 315/175 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 15/25 + 42/35 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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