Add 12/21 and 24/4, Solve 12/21 + 6 0/4 as a fraction

Add 12/21 and 24/4

1^st number: 12/21, 2^nd number: 6 0/4

12/21 + 24/4 is 46/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 504/84 = 48 + 504/84 = 552/84
552/84 simplified gives 46/7
So, 12/21 + 24/4 = 46/7
In mixed form: 64/7

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