Add 25/6 and 15/24
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 15/24
25/6 + 15/24 is 115/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
100/24 + 15/24 = 100 + 15/24 = 115/24 - So, 25/6 + 15/24 = 115/24
In mixed form: 419/24
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