Question

add the following like fraction 25/15+8/15​

Answer 1

Add 25/15 and 15/8

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1 7/8

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1 7/82515 + 158 is 8524.

Steps for adding fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120

For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,

For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,2515 = 25 × 815 × 8 = 200120

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,

158 = 15 × 158 × 15 = 225120

Add the two like fractions:

200120 + 225120 = 200 + 225120 = 425120

425/120 simplified gives 8524

So, 25/15 + 15/8 = 85/24

So, 25/15 + 15/8 = 85/24In mixed form: 31324

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