Add 84/25 and 16/24
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 16/24
84/25 + 16/24 is 302/75.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 24/25 × 24 = 2016/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/600 + 400/600 = 2016 + 400/600 = 2416/600 - 2416/600 simplified gives 302/75
- So, 84/25 + 16/24 = 302/75
In mixed form: 42/75
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