Add 42/25 and 18/24
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 18/24
42/25 + 18/24 is 243/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
42/25 = 42 × 24/25 × 24 = 1008/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/600 + 450/600 = 1008 + 450/600 = 1458/600 - 1458/600 simplified gives 243/100
- So, 42/25 + 18/24 = 243/100
In mixed form: 243/100
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