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Add 25/15 and 18/21

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 18/21

25/15 + 18/21 is 53/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    25/15 = 25 × 7/15 × 7 = 175/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    18/21 = 18 × 5/21 × 5 = 90/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/105 + 90/105 = 175 + 90/105 = 265/105
  5. 265/105 simplified gives 53/21
  6. So, 25/15 + 18/21 = 53/21
    In mixed form: 211/21

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