Add 24/80 and 25/72
24/80 + 25/72 is 233/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
25/72 = 25 × 10/72 × 10 = 250/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 250/720 = 216 + 250/720 = 466/720 - 466/720 simplified gives 233/360
- So, 24/80 + 25/72 = 233/360
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