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Add 3/25 and 10/24

3/25 + 10/24 is 161/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    3/25 = 3 × 24/25 × 24 = 72/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/600 + 250/600 = 72 + 250/600 = 322/600
  5. 322/600 simplified gives 161/300
  6. So, 3/25 + 10/24 = 161/300

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