Add 25/24 and 14/20
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 14/20
25/24 + 14/20 is 209/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
14/20 = 14 × 6/20 × 6 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
125/120 + 84/120 = 125 + 84/120 = 209/120 - So, 25/24 + 14/20 = 209/120
In mixed form: 189/120
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