Add 24/84 and 84/25
1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 3 9/25
24/84 + 84/25 is 638/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
84/25 = 84 × 84/25 × 84 = 7056/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2100 + 7056/2100 = 600 + 7056/2100 = 7656/2100 - 7656/2100 simplified gives 638/175
- So, 24/84 + 84/25 = 638/175
In mixed form: 3113/175
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