Add 5/25 and 6/24
5/25 + 6/24 is 9/20.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 24/25 × 24 = 120/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Add the two like fractions:
120/600 + 150/600 = 120 + 150/600 = 270/600 - 270/600 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 5/25 + 6/24 = 9/20
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