Add 24/6 and 20/25
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 20/25
24/6 + 20/25 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 120/150 = 600 + 120/150 = 720/150 - 720/150 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 24/6 + 20/25 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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