Add 15/9 and 12/25
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 12/25
15/9 + 12/25 is 161/75.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225 - Add the two like fractions:
375/225 + 108/225 = 375 + 108/225 = 483/225 - 483/225 simplified gives 161/75
- So, 15/9 + 12/25 = 161/75
In mixed form: 211/75
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