Add 25/9 and 15/10
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 5/10
25/9 + 15/10 is 77/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 135/90 = 250 + 135/90 = 385/90 - 385/90 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 25/9 + 15/10 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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