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Add 24/25 and 6/21

24/25 + 6/21 is 218/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    24/25 = 24 × 21/25 × 21 = 504/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/525 + 150/525 = 504 + 150/525 = 654/525
  5. 654/525 simplified gives 218/175
  6. So, 24/25 + 6/21 = 218/175
    In mixed form: 143/175

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