Add 15/36 and 5/25
15/36 + 5/25 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900 - Add the two like fractions:
375/900 + 180/900 = 375 + 180/900 = 555/900 - 555/900 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 15/36 + 5/25 = 37/60
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