Add 21/24 and 7/25
21/24 + 7/25 is 231/200.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
7/25 = 7 × 24/25 × 24 = 168/600 - Add the two like fractions:
525/600 + 168/600 = 525 + 168/600 = 693/600 - 693/600 simplified gives 231/200
- So, 21/24 + 7/25 = 231/200
In mixed form: 131/200
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