Add 24/9 and 8/25
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 8/25
24/9 + 8/25 is 224/75.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 72/225 = 600 + 72/225 = 672/225 - 672/225 simplified gives 224/75
- So, 24/9 + 8/25 = 224/75
In mixed form: 274/75
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