Add 21/36 and 14/24
21/36 + 14/24 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
21/36 = 21 × 2/36 × 2 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 42/72 = 42 + 42/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 21/36 + 14/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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