Add 25/15 and 15/42
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 15/42
25/15 + 15/42 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 75/210 = 350 + 75/210 = 425/210 - 425/210 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 25/15 + 15/42 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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