Add 24/25 and 25/21, Solve 24/25 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 25/21

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

24/25 + 25/21 is 1129/525.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
24/25 = 24 × 21/25 × 21 = 504/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
25/21 = 25 × 25/21 × 25 = 625/525
Add the two like fractions:
504/525 + 625/525 = 504 + 625/525 = 1129/525
So, 24/25 + 25/21 = 1129/525
In mixed form: 279/525

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