Add 21/10 and 24/42
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 24/42
21/10 + 24/42 is 187/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
21/10 = 21 × 21/10 × 21 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
441/210 + 120/210 = 441 + 120/210 = 561/210 - 561/210 simplified gives 187/70
- So, 21/10 + 24/42 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70
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