Add 15/75 and 25/7, Solve 15/75 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 15/75 and 25/7

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

15/75 + 25/7 is 132/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
15/75 = 15 × 7/75 × 7 = 105/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
25/7 = 25 × 75/7 × 75 = 1875/525
Add the two like fractions:
105/525 + 1875/525 = 105 + 1875/525 = 1980/525
1980/525 simplified gives 132/35
So, 15/75 + 25/7 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35

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