Add 70/24 and 2/25
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 2/25
70/24 + 2/25 is 899/300.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 25/24 × 25 = 1750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/600 + 48/600 = 1750 + 48/600 = 1798/600 - 1798/600 simplified gives 899/300
- So, 70/24 + 2/25 = 899/300
In mixed form: 2299/300
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