Add 25/15 and 28/8
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 3 4/8
25/15 + 28/8 is 31/6.
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,
28/8 = 28 × 15/8 × 15 = 420/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 420/120 = 200 + 420/120 = 620/120 - 620/120 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 25/15 + 28/8 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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