Add 25/24 and 50/45
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 1 5/45
25/24 + 50/45 is 155/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 400/360 = 375 + 400/360 = 775/360 - 775/360 simplified gives 155/72
- So, 25/24 + 50/45 = 155/72
In mixed form: 211/72
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