Add 24/25 and 21/35
24/25 + 21/35 is 39/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
24/25 = 24 × 7/25 × 7 = 168/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175 - Add the two like fractions:
168/175 + 105/175 = 168 + 105/175 = 273/175 - 273/175 simplified gives 39/25
- So, 24/25 + 21/35 = 39/25
In mixed form: 114/25
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