Add 24/42 and 4/25
24/42 + 4/25 is 128/175.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 42/25 × 42 = 168/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1050 + 168/1050 = 600 + 168/1050 = 768/1050 - 768/1050 simplified gives 128/175
- So, 24/42 + 4/25 = 128/175
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