Add 21/24 and 4/8
2124 + 48 is 118.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2124 = 21 × 124 × 1 = 2124 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
48 = 4 × 38 × 3 = 1224 - Add the two like fractions:
2124 + 1224 = 21 + 1224 = 3324 - 33/24 simplified gives 118
- So, 21/24 + 4/8 = 11/8
In mixed form: 138
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