Add 2/24 and 20/25
2/24 + 20/25 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
20/25 = 20 × 24/25 × 24 = 480/600 - Add the two like fractions:
50/600 + 480/600 = 50 + 480/600 = 530/600 - 530/600 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 2/24 + 20/25 = 53/60
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