Add 25/24 and 15/54
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 15/54
25/24 + 15/54 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
225/216 + 60/216 = 225 + 60/216 = 285/216 - 285/216 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 25/24 + 15/54 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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