Add 24/25 and 21/63
24/25 + 21/63 is 97/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
24/25 = 24 × 63/25 × 63 = 1512/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1575 + 525/1575 = 1512 + 525/1575 = 2037/1575 - 2037/1575 simplified gives 97/75
- So, 24/25 + 21/63 = 97/75
In mixed form: 122/75
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