Add 25/15 and 7/12
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 7/12
25/15 + 7/12 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 35/60 = 100 + 35/60 = 135/60 - 135/60 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 25/15 + 7/12 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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