What is 25/15 + 1/8?
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Here's how to add
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Step 1We still have different denominators (bottom numbers), though, so we need to get a common denominator. This will make the bottom numbers match. Multiply the denominators together first. Now, multiply each numerator by the other term's denominator. Now we multiply 25 by 8, and get 200, then we multiply 15 by 8 and get 120. Now for the second term. You multiply 1 by 15, and get 15, then multiply 15 by 8 and get 120. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 200 + 15 = 215 That gives us an answer of
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 5? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... Nope. Try the next prime number, 19... Nope. Try the next prime number, 23... Nope. Try the next prime number, 29... No good. 29 is larger than 24. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 25/15 + 1/8
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