Add 8/15 and 36/25
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 11/25
8/15 + 36/25 is 148/75.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 108/75 = 40 + 108/75 = 148/75 - So, 8/15 + 36/25 = 148/75
In mixed form: 173/75
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