Add 2/25 and 28/24
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 4/24
2/25 + 28/24 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600 - Add the two like fractions:
48/600 + 700/600 = 48 + 700/600 = 748/600 - 748/600 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 2/25 + 28/24 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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