Add 21/24 and 36/48
21/24 + 36/48 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
21/24 = 21 × 2/24 × 2 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
36/48 = 36 × 1/48 × 1 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
42/48 + 36/48 = 42 + 36/48 = 78/48 - 78/48 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 21/24 + 36/48 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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