Add 21/24 and 9/7
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 1 2/7
21/24 + 9/7 is 121/56.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 24/7 × 24 = 216/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 216/168 = 147 + 216/168 = 363/168 - 363/168 simplified gives 121/56
- So, 21/24 + 9/7 = 121/56
In mixed form: 29/56
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