Add 15/25 and 6/9
15/25 + 6/9 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
135/225 + 150/225 = 135 + 150/225 = 285/225 - 285/225 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 15/25 + 6/9 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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