Add 21/12 and 24/7
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 3 3/7
21/12 + 24/7 is 145/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
24/7 = 24 × 12/7 × 12 = 288/84 - Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 288/84 = 147 + 288/84 = 435/84 - 435/84 simplified gives 145/28
- So, 21/12 + 24/7 = 145/28
In mixed form: 55/28
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