Add 24/25 and 10/42
24/25 + 10/42 is 629/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
24/25 = 24 × 42/25 × 42 = 1008/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1050 + 250/1050 = 1008 + 250/1050 = 1258/1050 - 1258/1050 simplified gives 629/525
- So, 24/25 + 10/42 = 629/525
In mixed form: 1104/525
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