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Add 14/24 and 24/25

14/24 + 24/25 is 463/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    24/25 = 24 × 24/25 × 24 = 576/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/600 + 576/600 = 350 + 576/600 = 926/600
  5. 926/600 simplified gives 463/300
  6. So, 14/24 + 24/25 = 463/300
    In mixed form: 1163/300

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