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Add 5/4 and 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

5/4 + 25/24 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   5/4 = 5 × 6/4 × 6 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/24 + 25/24 = 30 + 25/24 = 55/24
5. So, 5/4 + 25/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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