Add 24/18 and 7/25
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 7/25
24/18 + 7/25 is 121/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 126/450 = 600 + 126/450 = 726/450 - 726/450 simplified gives 121/75
- So, 24/18 + 7/25 = 121/75
In mixed form: 146/75
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