Add 2/24 and 1/21
2/24 + 1/21 is 11/84.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 8/168 = 14 + 8/168 = 22/168 - 22/168 simplified gives 11/84
- So, 2/24 + 1/21 = 11/84
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