Add 54/24 and 16/25
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 16/25
54/24 + 16/25 is 289/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
54/24 = 54 × 25/24 × 25 = 1350/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
16/25 = 16 × 24/25 × 24 = 384/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/600 + 384/600 = 1350 + 384/600 = 1734/600 - 1734/600 simplified gives 289/100
- So, 54/24 + 16/25 = 289/100
In mixed form: 289/100
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