Add 9/15 and 16/25
9/15 + 16/25 is 31/25.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Add the two like fractions:
45/75 + 48/75 = 45 + 48/75 = 93/75 - 93/75 simplified gives 31/25
- So, 9/15 + 16/25 = 31/25
In mixed form: 16/25
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