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Add 5/24 and 10/25

5/24 + 10/25 is 73/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    10/25 = 10 × 24/25 × 24 = 240/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/600 + 240/600 = 125 + 240/600 = 365/600
  5. 365/600 simplified gives 73/120
  6. So, 5/24 + 10/25 = 73/120

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