What is 25/15 + 3/5?

This is how to add

Step 1

Now we need to make our denominators match.

Since 5 is evenly divided by 15, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 3 by 3, and get 9, then we multiply 5 by 3 and get 15.

So now our fractions look like this:

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

25 + 9 = 34

So the answer is:

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 13...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 17...

No good. 17 is larger than 15. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! Here's the final answer to 25/15 + 3/5