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Add 25/15 and 70/25

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2 20/25

25/15 + 70/25 is 67/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    25/15 = 25 × 5/15 × 5 = 125/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    70/25 = 70 × 3/25 × 3 = 210/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/75 + 210/75 = 125 + 210/75 = 335/75
  5. 335/75 simplified gives 67/15
  6. So, 25/15 + 70/25 = 67/15
    In mixed form: 47/15

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