Add 15/3 and 28/25, Solve 5 0/3 + 1 3/25 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 28/25

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 3/25

15/3 + 28/25 is 153/25.

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,
28/25 = 28 × 3/25 × 3 = 84/75
Add the two like fractions:
375/75 + 84/75 = 375 + 84/75 = 459/75
459/75 simplified gives 153/25
So, 15/3 + 28/25 = 153/25
In mixed form: 63/25

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