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Add 15/36 and 5/25

15/36 + 5/25 is 37/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/900 + 180/900 = 375 + 180/900 = 555/900
  5. 555/900 simplified gives 37/60
  6. So, 15/36 + 5/25 = 37/60

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