Add 15/3 and 60/25
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/25
15/3 + 60/25 is 37/5.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 3/25 × 3 = 180/75 - Add the two like fractions:
375/75 + 180/75 = 375 + 180/75 = 555/75 - 555/75 simplified gives 37/5
- So, 15/3 + 60/25 = 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5
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