Add 1/2 and 21/24
1/2 + 21/24 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
1/2 = 1 × 12/2 × 12 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
12/24 + 21/24 = 12 + 21/24 = 33/24 - 33/24 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 1/2 + 21/24 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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