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Add 24/54 and 35/25

1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 1 10/25

24/54 + 35/25 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    35/25 = 35 × 54/25 × 54 = 1890/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1350 + 1890/1350 = 600 + 1890/1350 = 2490/1350
  5. 2490/1350 simplified gives 83/45
  6. So, 24/54 + 35/25 = 83/45
    In mixed form: 138/45

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