Add 15/6 and 7/25
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 7/25
15/6 + 7/25 is 139/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 42/150 = 375 + 42/150 = 417/150 - 417/150 simplified gives 139/50
- So, 15/6 + 7/25 = 139/50
In mixed form: 239/50
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