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Add 18/15 and 36/25

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 11/25

18/15 + 36/25 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    18/15 = 18 × 5/15 × 5 = 90/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/75 + 108/75 = 90 + 108/75 = 198/75
  5. 198/75 simplified gives 66/25
  6. So, 18/15 + 36/25 = 66/25
    In mixed form: 216/25

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