Add 21/24 and 50/21
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 2 8/21
21/24 + 50/21 is 547/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 400/168 = 147 + 400/168 = 547/168 - So, 21/24 + 50/21 = 547/168
In mixed form: 343/168
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