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Add 25/24 and 6/12

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 6/12

25/24 + 6/12 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    6/12 = 6 × 2/12 × 2 = 12/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/24 + 12/24 = 25 + 12/24 = 37/24
  5. So, 25/24 + 6/12 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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