Add 24/8 and 25/72
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 25/72
24/8 + 25/72 is 241/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
24/8 = 24 × 9/8 × 9 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 25/72 = 216 + 25/72 = 241/72 - So, 24/8 + 25/72 = 241/72
In mixed form: 325/72
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