Add 24/36 and 2/25
24/36 + 2/25 is 56/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
600/900 + 72/900 = 600 + 72/900 = 672/900 - 672/900 simplified gives 56/75
- So, 24/36 + 2/25 = 56/75
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