Add 25/9 and 30/24
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 6/24
25/9 + 30/24 is 145/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72 - Add the two like fractions:
200/72 + 90/72 = 200 + 90/72 = 290/72 - 290/72 simplified gives 145/36
- So, 25/9 + 30/24 = 145/36
In mixed form: 41/36
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