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Add 24/21 and 2/75

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 2/75

24/21 + 2/75 is 614/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    24/21 = 24 × 25/21 × 25 = 600/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/525 + 14/525 = 600 + 14/525 = 614/525
  5. So, 24/21 + 2/75 = 614/525
    In mixed form: 189/525

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