Add 18/24 and 21/25
18/24 + 21/25 is 159/100.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
21/25 = 21 × 24/25 × 24 = 504/600 - Add the two like fractions:
450/600 + 504/600 = 450 + 504/600 = 954/600 - 954/600 simplified gives 159/100
- So, 18/24 + 21/25 = 159/100
In mixed form: 159/100
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