Add 24/75 and 42/84
24/75 + 42/84 is 41/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
672/2100 + 1050/2100 = 672 + 1050/2100 = 1722/2100 - 1722/2100 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 24/75 + 42/84 = 41/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/75+42/84 72/75+42/84