Add 21/8 and 20/24
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 20/24
21/8 + 20/24 is 83/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24 - Add the two like fractions:
63/24 + 20/24 = 63 + 20/24 = 83/24 - So, 21/8 + 20/24 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24
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