Add 15/8 and 9/25
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 9/25
15/8 + 9/25 is 447/200.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/200 + 72/200 = 375 + 72/200 = 447/200 - So, 15/8 + 9/25 = 447/200
In mixed form: 247/200
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