Add 15/25 and 5/49
15/25 + 5/49 is 172/245.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 25/49 × 25 = 125/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1225 + 125/1225 = 735 + 125/1225 = 860/1225 - 860/1225 simplified gives 172/245
- So, 15/25 + 5/49 = 172/245
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