Add 5/2 and 15/25
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 15/25
5/2 + 15/25 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
5/2 = 5 × 25/2 × 25 = 125/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
15/25 = 15 × 2/25 × 2 = 30/50 - Add the two like fractions:
125/50 + 30/50 = 125 + 30/50 = 155/50 - 155/50 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 5/2 + 15/25 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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