Add 24/25 and 24/84
24/25 + 24/84 is 218/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
24/25 = 24 × 84/25 × 84 = 2016/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2100 + 600/2100 = 2016 + 600/2100 = 2616/2100 - 2616/2100 simplified gives 218/175
- So, 24/25 + 24/84 = 218/175
In mixed form: 143/175
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