Add 24/21 and 30/25, Solve 1 3/21 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 30/25

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

24/21 + 30/25 is 82/35.

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,
30/25 = 30 × 21/25 × 21 = 630/525
Add the two like fractions:
600/525 + 630/525 = 600 + 630/525 = 1230/525
1230/525 simplified gives 82/35
So, 24/21 + 30/25 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35

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