Add 24/4 and 8/25
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 8/25
24/4 + 8/25 is 158/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
24/4 = 24 × 25/4 × 25 = 600/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100 - Add the two like fractions:
600/100 + 32/100 = 600 + 32/100 = 632/100 - 632/100 simplified gives 158/25
- So, 24/4 + 8/25 = 158/25
In mixed form: 68/25
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