Add 21/24 and 56/7
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 8 0/7
21/24 + 56/7 is 71/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 1344/168 = 147 + 1344/168 = 1491/168 - 1491/168 simplified gives 71/8
- So, 21/24 + 56/7 = 71/8
In mixed form: 87/8
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