Add 24/64 and 30/25
1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 1 5/25
24/64 + 30/25 is 63/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
24/64 = 24 × 25/64 × 25 = 600/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
30/25 = 30 × 64/25 × 64 = 1920/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1600 + 1920/1600 = 600 + 1920/1600 = 2520/1600 - 2520/1600 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 24/64 + 30/25 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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