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Add 25/2 and 12/15

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 12/15

25/2 + 12/15 is 133/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    25/2 = 25 × 15/2 × 15 = 375/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/30 + 24/30 = 375 + 24/30 = 399/30
  5. 399/30 simplified gives 133/10
  6. So, 25/2 + 12/15 = 133/10
    In mixed form: 133/10

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