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Add 6/25 and 18/24

6/25 + 18/24 is 99/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    6/25 = 6 × 24/25 × 24 = 144/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/600 + 450/600 = 144 + 450/600 = 594/600
  5. 594/600 simplified gives 99/100
  6. So, 6/25 + 18/24 = 99/100

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