Add 25/18 and 9/15
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 9/15
25/18 + 9/15 is 179/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
9/15 = 9 × 6/15 × 6 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
125/90 + 54/90 = 125 + 54/90 = 179/90 - So, 25/18 + 9/15 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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