Add 45/24 and 25/84
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 25/84
45/24 + 25/84 is 365/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168 - Add the two like fractions:
315/168 + 50/168 = 315 + 50/168 = 365/168 - So, 45/24 + 25/84 = 365/168
In mixed form: 229/168
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