Add 35/15 and 50/25
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 0/25
35/15 + 50/25 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
50/25 = 50 × 3/25 × 3 = 150/75 - Add the two like fractions:
175/75 + 150/75 = 175 + 150/75 = 325/75 - 325/75 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 35/15 + 50/25 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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