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Add 18/15 and 25/10

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 2 5/10

18/15 + 25/10 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/30 + 75/30 = 36 + 75/30 = 111/30
  5. 111/30 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 18/15 + 25/10 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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