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Add 25/15 and 14/24

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 14/24

25/15 + 14/24 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/120 + 70/120 = 200 + 70/120 = 270/120
  5. 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
  6. So, 25/15 + 14/24 = 9/4
    In mixed form: 21/4

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