Add 15/3 and 12/25
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/25
15/3 + 12/25 is 137/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
15/3 = 15 × 25/3 × 25 = 375/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75 - Add the two like fractions:
375/75 + 36/75 = 375 + 36/75 = 411/75 - 411/75 simplified gives 137/25
- So, 15/3 + 12/25 = 137/25
In mixed form: 512/25
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