Add 25/30 and 24/4, Solve 25/30 + 6 0/4 as a fraction

Add 25/30 and 24/4

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 6 0/4

25/30 + 24/4 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
24/4 = 24 × 15/4 × 15 = 360/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 360/60 = 50 + 360/60 = 410/60
410/60 simplified gives 41/6
So, 25/30 + 24/4 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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