Add 80/24 and 18/25
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 18/25
80/24 + 18/25 is 304/75.
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,
80/24 = 80 × 25/24 × 25 = 2000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
18/25 = 18 × 24/25 × 24 = 432/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/600 + 432/600 = 2000 + 432/600 = 2432/600 - 2432/600 simplified gives 304/75
- So, 80/24 + 18/25 = 304/75
In mixed form: 44/75
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