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Add 84/25 and 24/84

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 24/84

84/25 + 24/84 is 638/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    84/25 = 84 × 84/25 × 84 = 7056/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/2100 + 600/2100 = 7056 + 600/2100 = 7656/2100
  5. 7656/2100 simplified gives 638/175
  6. So, 84/25 + 24/84 = 638/175
    In mixed form: 3113/175

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