Add 10/12 and 21/24
10/12 + 21/24 is 41/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
20/24 + 21/24 = 20 + 21/24 = 41/24 - So, 10/12 + 21/24 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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