What is 25/15 + 3/9?

This is how we add

Step 1

We can't add two fractions with different denominators (the bottom number). So you need to get a common denominator - both bottom numbers need to match. To do this, you'll multiply the denominators times each other... but the numerators have to change, too. They get multiplied by the other term's denominator.

So we multiply 25 by 9, and get 225, then we multiply 15 by 9 and get 135.

Do the same for the second term. We multiply 3 by 15, and get 45, then multiply 15 by 9 and get 135.

So now our fractions look like this:

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

225 + 45 = 270

Now we have an answer.

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. Try the next prime number, 3...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 3? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 3? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 3? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

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.

No good. 5 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 25/15 + 3/9