Add 2/21 and 24/5
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 4 4/5
2/21 + 24/5 is 514/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
24/5 = 24 × 21/5 × 21 = 504/105 - Add the two like fractions:
10/105 + 504/105 = 10 + 504/105 = 514/105 - So, 2/21 + 24/5 = 514/105
In mixed form: 494/105
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