Add 25/16 and 14/24
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 14/24
25/16 + 14/24 is 103/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48 - Add the two like fractions:
75/48 + 28/48 = 75 + 28/48 = 103/48 - So, 25/16 + 14/24 = 103/48
In mixed form: 27/48
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