Add 24/15 and 4/25, Solve 1 9/15 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 4/25

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 4/25

24/15 + 4/25 is 44/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
24/15 = 24 × 5/15 × 5 = 120/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
4/25 = 4 × 3/25 × 3 = 12/75
Add the two like fractions:
120/75 + 12/75 = 120 + 12/75 = 132/75
132/75 simplified gives 44/25
So, 24/15 + 4/25 = 44/25
In mixed form: 119/25

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