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Add 15/9 and 30/25

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 5/25

15/9 + 30/25 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/225 + 270/225 = 375 + 270/225 = 645/225
  5. 645/225 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 15/9 + 30/25 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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