Add 25/10 and 6/24
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 6/24
25/10 + 6/24 is 11/4.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 30/120 = 300 + 30/120 = 330/120 - 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 25/10 + 6/24 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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