Add 21/24 and 42/75
21/24 + 42/75 is 287/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Add the two like fractions:
525/600 + 336/600 = 525 + 336/600 = 861/600 - 861/600 simplified gives 287/200
- So, 21/24 + 42/75 = 287/200
In mixed form: 187/200
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