Add 24/45 and 25/4, Solve 24/45 + 6 1/4 as a fraction

Add 24/45 and 25/4

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

24/45 + 25/4 is 407/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180
Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 1125/180 = 96 + 1125/180 = 1221/180
1221/180 simplified gives 407/60
So, 24/45 + 25/4 = 407/60
In mixed form: 647/60

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