Add 25/15 and 42/72
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 42/72
25/15 + 42/72 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
25/15 = 25 × 24/15 × 24 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 210/360 = 600 + 210/360 = 810/360 - 810/360 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 25/15 + 42/72 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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