Add 21/24 and 35/28
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 1 7/28
21/24 + 35/28 is 17/8.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 6/28 × 6 = 210/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 210/168 = 147 + 210/168 = 357/168 - 357/168 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 21/24 + 35/28 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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