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Add 81/2 and 25/15

1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 1 10/15

81/2 + 25/15 is 253/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    81/2 = 81 × 15/2 × 15 = 1215/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    25/15 = 25 × 2/15 × 2 = 50/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/30 + 50/30 = 1215 + 50/30 = 1265/30
  5. 1265/30 simplified gives 253/6
  6. So, 81/2 + 25/15 = 253/6
    In mixed form: 421/6

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