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Add 24/6 and 54/25

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 4/25

24/6 + 54/25 is 154/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    54/25 = 54 × 6/25 × 6 = 324/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/150 + 324/150 = 600 + 324/150 = 924/150
  5. 924/150 simplified gives 154/25
  6. So, 24/6 + 54/25 = 154/25
    In mixed form: 64/25

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