Add 5/21 and 5/24
5/21 + 5/24 is 25/56.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 35/168 = 40 + 35/168 = 75/168 - 75/168 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 5/21 + 5/24 = 25/56
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