Add 15/8 and 25/10
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 5/10
15/8 + 25/10 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
25/10 = 25 × 4/10 × 4 = 100/40 - Add the two like fractions:
75/40 + 100/40 = 75 + 100/40 = 175/40 - 175/40 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 15/8 + 25/10 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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