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Add 25/15 and 50/7

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 7 1/7

25/15 + 50/7 is 185/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 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 7 × 15 = 105,
    50/7 = 50 × 15/7 × 15 = 750/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/105 + 750/105 = 175 + 750/105 = 925/105
  5. 925/105 simplified gives 185/21
  6. So, 25/15 + 50/7 = 185/21
    In mixed form: 817/21

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