Add 25/10 and 54/24
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 2 6/24
25/10 + 54/24 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 270/120 = 300 + 270/120 = 570/120 - 570/120 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 25/10 + 54/24 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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