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Add 25/2 and 42/15

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

25/2 + 42/15 is 153/10.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/30 + 84/30 = 375 + 84/30 = 459/30
  5. 459/30 simplified gives 153/10
  6. So, 25/2 + 42/15 = 153/10
    In mixed form: 153/10

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