Add 25/36 and 7/15
25/36 + 7/15 is 209/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
125/180 + 84/180 = 125 + 84/180 = 209/180 - So, 25/36 + 7/15 = 209/180
In mixed form: 129/180
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