Add 25/15 and 20/8
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2 4/8
25/15 + 20/8 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 300/120 = 200 + 300/120 = 500/120 - 500/120 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 25/15 + 20/8 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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