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Add 2/25 and 2/24

2/25 + 2/24 is 49/300.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/600 + 50/600 = 48 + 50/600 = 98/600
  5. 98/600 simplified gives 49/300
  6. So, 2/25 + 2/24 = 49/300

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