Add 15/9 and 1/25
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1/25
15/9 + 1/25 is 128/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Add the two like fractions:
375/225 + 9/225 = 375 + 9/225 = 384/225 - 384/225 simplified gives 128/75
- So, 15/9 + 1/25 = 128/75
In mixed form: 153/75
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