Add 24/84 and 90/25
1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 3 15/25
24/84 + 90/25 is 136/35.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 84/25 × 84 = 7560/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2100 + 7560/2100 = 600 + 7560/2100 = 8160/2100 - 8160/2100 simplified gives 136/35
- So, 24/84 + 90/25 = 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35
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