Add 10/21 and 14/24
10/21 + 14/24 is 89/84.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 8/21 × 8 = 80/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
80/168 + 98/168 = 80 + 98/168 = 178/168 - 178/168 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 10/21 + 14/24 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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