Add 1/24 and 24/21
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 3/21
1/24 + 24/21 is 199/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
24/21 = 24 × 8/21 × 8 = 192/168 - Add the two like fractions:
7/168 + 192/168 = 7 + 192/168 = 199/168 - So, 1/24 + 24/21 = 199/168
In mixed form: 131/168
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