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Add 18/15 and 25/7

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 3 4/7

18/15 + 25/7 is 167/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    18/15 = 18 × 7/15 × 7 = 126/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    25/7 = 25 × 15/7 × 15 = 375/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/105 + 375/105 = 126 + 375/105 = 501/105
  5. 501/105 simplified gives 167/35
  6. So, 18/15 + 25/7 = 167/35
    In mixed form: 427/35

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