Add 7/15 and 15/25
7/15 + 15/25 is 16/15.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
15/25 = 15 × 3/25 × 3 = 45/75 - Add the two like fractions:
35/75 + 45/75 = 35 + 45/75 = 80/75 - 80/75 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 7/15 + 15/25 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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