Add 1/24 and 21/7
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 3 0/7
1/24 + 21/7 is 73/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
21/7 = 21 × 24/7 × 24 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
7/168 + 504/168 = 7 + 504/168 = 511/168 - 511/168 simplified gives 73/24
- So, 1/24 + 21/7 = 73/24
In mixed form: 31/24
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