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Add 25/2 and 90/24

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 3 18/24

25/2 + 90/24 is 65/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    25/2 = 25 × 12/2 × 12 = 300/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/24 + 90/24 = 300 + 90/24 = 390/24
  5. 390/24 simplified gives 65/4
  6. So, 25/2 + 90/24 = 65/4
    In mixed form: 161/4

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