Add 7/15 and 27/25
1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 2/25
7/15 + 27/25 is 116/75.
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,
27/25 = 27 × 3/25 × 3 = 81/75 - Add the two like fractions:
35/75 + 81/75 = 35 + 81/75 = 116/75 - So, 7/15 + 27/25 = 116/75
In mixed form: 141/75
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