Add 42/25 and 24/54
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 24/54
42/25 + 24/54 is 478/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
42/25 = 42 × 54/25 × 54 = 2268/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1350 + 600/1350 = 2268 + 600/1350 = 2868/1350 - 2868/1350 simplified gives 478/225
- So, 42/25 + 24/54 = 478/225
In mixed form: 228/225
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