Add 10/25 and 16/24
10/25 + 16/24 is 16/15.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 24/25 × 24 = 240/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
240/600 + 400/600 = 240 + 400/600 = 640/600 - 640/600 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 10/25 + 16/24 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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