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Add 15/25 and 30/24

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 1 6/24

15/25 + 30/24 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    15/25 = 15 × 24/25 × 24 = 360/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/600 + 750/600 = 360 + 750/600 = 1110/600
  5. 1110/600 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 15/25 + 30/24 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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