Add 21/24 and 12/28
21/24 + 12/28 is 73/56.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
12/28 = 12 × 6/28 × 6 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 72/168 = 147 + 72/168 = 219/168 - 219/168 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 21/24 + 12/28 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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