Add 9/24 and 25/15
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 1 10/15
9/24 + 25/15 is 49/24.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 200/120 = 45 + 200/120 = 245/120 - 245/120 simplified gives 49/24
- So, 9/24 + 25/15 = 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24
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