Add 25/4 and 8/15
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 8/15
25/4 + 8/15 is 407/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 32/60 = 375 + 32/60 = 407/60 - So, 25/4 + 8/15 = 407/60
In mixed form: 647/60
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