Add 24/25 and 40/30
1st number: 24/25, 2nd number: 1 10/30
24/25 + 40/30 is 172/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
24/25 = 24 × 6/25 × 6 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 200/150 = 144 + 200/150 = 344/150 - 344/150 simplified gives 172/75
- So, 24/25 + 40/30 = 172/75
In mixed form: 222/75
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