Add 25/15 and 15/36
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 15/36
25/15 + 15/36 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
25/15 = 25 × 12/15 × 12 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 75/180 = 300 + 75/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 25/15 + 15/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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