Add 6/8 and 15/25
6/8 + 15/25 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/200 + 120/200 = 150 + 120/200 = 270/200 - 270/200 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 6/8 + 15/25 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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