Add 24/30 and 12/25
24/30 + 12/25 is 32/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 72/150 = 120 + 72/150 = 192/150 - 192/150 simplified gives 32/25
- So, 24/30 + 12/25 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25
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