Add 25/18 and 15/24
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 15/24
25/18 + 15/24 is 145/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
100/72 + 45/72 = 100 + 45/72 = 145/72 - So, 25/18 + 15/24 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72
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