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Add 9/24 and 21/25

9/24 + 21/25 is 243/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    21/25 = 21 × 24/25 × 24 = 504/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/600 + 504/600 = 225 + 504/600 = 729/600
  5. 729/600 simplified gives 243/200
  6. So, 9/24 + 21/25 = 243/200
    In mixed form: 143/200

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