Add 21/84 and 24/49
21/84 + 24/49 is 145/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
21/84 = 21 × 7/84 × 7 = 147/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
24/49 = 24 × 12/49 × 12 = 288/588 - Add the two like fractions:
147/588 + 288/588 = 147 + 288/588 = 435/588 - 435/588 simplified gives 145/196
- So, 21/84 + 24/49 = 145/196
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