Add 21/24 and 54/21
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 2 12/21
21/24 + 54/21 is 193/56.
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,
54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 432/168 = 147 + 432/168 = 579/168 - 579/168 simplified gives 193/56
- So, 21/24 + 54/21 = 193/56
In mixed form: 325/56
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