Add 8/24 and 12/25
8/24 + 12/25 is 61/75.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600 - Add the two like fractions:
200/600 + 288/600 = 200 + 288/600 = 488/600 - 488/600 simplified gives 61/75
- So, 8/24 + 12/25 = 61/75
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