Add 5/25 and 24/6
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 4 0/6
5/25 + 24/6 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 600/150 = 30 + 600/150 = 630/150 - 630/150 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 5/25 + 24/6 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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