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Add 24/25 and 7/8

24/25 + 7/8 is 367/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/200 + 175/200 = 192 + 175/200 = 367/200
  5. So, 24/25 + 7/8 = 367/200
    In mixed form: 1167/200

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