Add 25/10 and 15/9
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 6/9
25/10 + 15/9 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 150/90 = 225 + 150/90 = 375/90 - 375/90 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 25/10 + 15/9 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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