Add 18/25 and 24/42
18/25 + 24/42 is 226/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
18/25 = 18 × 42/25 × 42 = 756/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
24/42 = 24 × 25/42 × 25 = 600/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
756/1050 + 600/1050 = 756 + 600/1050 = 1356/1050 - 1356/1050 simplified gives 226/175
- So, 18/25 + 24/42 = 226/175
In mixed form: 151/175
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