Add 25/20 and 15/6
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 2 3/6
25/20 + 15/6 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 150/60 = 75 + 150/60 = 225/60 - 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 25/20 + 15/6 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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