Add 21/25 and 9/24
21/25 + 9/24 is 243/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
21/25 = 21 × 24/25 × 24 = 504/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600 - Add the two like fractions:
504/600 + 225/600 = 504 + 225/600 = 729/600 - 729/600 simplified gives 243/200
- So, 21/25 + 9/24 = 243/200
In mixed form: 143/200
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