Add 2/24 and 21/84
2/24 + 21/84 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 42/168 = 14 + 42/168 = 56/168 - 56/168 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/24 + 21/84 = 1/3
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