Add 3/21 and 9/24
3/21 + 9/24 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 63/168 = 24 + 63/168 = 87/168 - 87/168 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 3/21 + 9/24 = 29/56
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