Add 15/8 and 5/25
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 5/25
15/8 + 5/25 is 83/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/200 + 40/200 = 375 + 40/200 = 415/200 - 415/200 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 15/8 + 5/25 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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