Add 24/42 and 24/25
24/42 + 24/25 is 268/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
24/42 = 24 × 25/42 × 25 = 600/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
24/25 = 24 × 42/25 × 42 = 1008/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1050 + 1008/1050 = 600 + 1008/1050 = 1608/1050 - 1608/1050 simplified gives 268/175
- So, 24/42 + 24/25 = 268/175
In mixed form: 193/175
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/42+24/25 24/42+48/25 24/84+24/25 24/42+24/50 72/42+24/25 24/42+72/25 24/42+24/75