Add 25/15 and 25/10
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2 5/10
25/15 + 25/10 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
25/15 = 25 × 2/15 × 2 = 50/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30 - Add the two like fractions:
50/30 + 75/30 = 50 + 75/30 = 125/30 - 125/30 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 25/15 + 25/10 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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