Add 1/24 and 21/84
1/24 + 21/84 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
7/168 + 42/168 = 7 + 42/168 = 49/168 - 49/168 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 1/24 + 21/84 = 7/24
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