Add 2/24 and 21/28
2/24 + 21/28 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 126/168 = 14 + 126/168 = 140/168 - 140/168 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/24 + 21/28 = 5/6
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