Add 24/72 and 45/25
1st number: 24/72, 2nd number: 1 20/25
24/72 + 45/25 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1800 + 3240/1800 = 600 + 3240/1800 = 3840/1800 - 3840/1800 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 24/72 + 45/25 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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