Add 25/21 and 10/24
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 10/24
25/21 + 10/24 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
200/168 + 70/168 = 200 + 70/168 = 270/168 - 270/168 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 25/21 + 10/24 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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