Add 15/25 and 16/24
15/25 + 16/24 is 19/15.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 24/25 × 24 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
360/600 + 400/600 = 360 + 400/600 = 760/600 - 760/600 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 15/25 + 16/24 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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