Add 7/25 and 15/9
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 6/9
7/25 + 15/9 is 146/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
63/225 + 375/225 = 63 + 375/225 = 438/225 - 438/225 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 7/25 + 15/9 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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