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Add 15/25 and 6/36

15/25 + 6/36 is 23/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    15/25 = 15 × 36/25 × 36 = 540/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/900 + 150/900 = 540 + 150/900 = 690/900
  5. 690/900 simplified gives 23/30
  6. So, 15/25 + 6/36 = 23/30

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