Add 30/25 and 20/24
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 20/24
30/25 + 20/24 is 61/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
30/25 = 30 × 24/25 × 24 = 720/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Add the two like fractions:
720/600 + 500/600 = 720 + 500/600 = 1220/600 - 1220/600 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 30/25 + 20/24 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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