Add 21/28 and 24/9
1st number: 21/28, 2nd number: 2 6/9
21/28 + 24/9 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 672/252 = 189 + 672/252 = 861/252 - 861/252 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 21/28 + 24/9 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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