Add 24/9 and 7/25
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7/25
24/9 + 7/25 is 221/75.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 63/225 = 600 + 63/225 = 663/225 - 663/225 simplified gives 221/75
- So, 24/9 + 7/25 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75
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