Add 84/24 and 1/25
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 1/25
84/24 + 1/25 is 177/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
1/25 = 1 × 24/25 × 24 = 24/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/600 + 24/600 = 2100 + 24/600 = 2124/600 - 2124/600 simplified gives 177/50
- So, 84/24 + 1/25 = 177/50
In mixed form: 327/50
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