Add 24/21 and 10/8
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 2/8
24/21 + 10/8 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
24/21 = 24 × 8/21 × 8 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 210/168 = 192 + 210/168 = 402/168 - 402/168 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 24/21 + 10/8 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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