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Add 25/24 and 6/30

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 6/30

25/24 + 6/30 is 149/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/120 + 24/120 = 125 + 24/120 = 149/120
  5. So, 25/24 + 6/30 = 149/120
    In mixed form: 129/120

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