Add 24/21 and 1/25, Solve 1 3/21 + 1/25 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 1/25

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 1/25

24/21 + 1/25 is 207/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
24/21 = 24 × 25/21 × 25 = 600/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
1/25 = 1 × 21/25 × 21 = 21/525
Add the two like fractions:
600/525 + 21/525 = 600 + 21/525 = 621/525
621/525 simplified gives 207/175
So, 24/21 + 1/25 = 207/175
In mixed form: 132/175

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