Add 25/24 and 15/28
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 15/28
25/24 + 15/28 is 265/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
175/168 + 90/168 = 175 + 90/168 = 265/168 - So, 25/24 + 15/28 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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