Add 75/24 and 25/15
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1 10/15
75/24 + 25/15 is 115/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 200/120 = 375 + 200/120 = 575/120 - 575/120 simplified gives 115/24
- So, 75/24 + 25/15 = 115/24
In mixed form: 419/24
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