Add 21/6 and 1/24
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1/24
216 + 124 is 8524.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
216 = 21 × 46 × 4 = 8424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
124 = 1 × 124 × 1 = 124 - Add the two like fractions:
8424 + 124 = 84 + 124 = 8524 - So, 21/6 + 1/24 = 85/24
In mixed form: 31324
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