Add 24/9 and 20/25
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 20/25
24/9 + 20/25 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 180/225 = 600 + 180/225 = 780/225 - 780/225 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 24/9 + 20/25 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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