Add 2/15 and 81/25
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 3 6/25
2/15 + 81/25 is 253/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
2/15 = 2 × 5/15 × 5 = 10/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
81/25 = 81 × 3/25 × 3 = 243/75 - Add the two like fractions:
10/75 + 243/75 = 10 + 243/75 = 253/75 - So, 2/15 + 81/25 = 253/75
In mixed form: 328/75
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