Add 1/21 and 28/24
1st number: 1/21, 2nd number: 1 4/24
1/21 + 28/24 is 17/14.
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,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Add the two like fractions:
8/168 + 196/168 = 8 + 196/168 = 204/168 - 204/168 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 1/21 + 28/24 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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