Add 21/84 and 4/24
21/84 + 4/24 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 28/168 = 42 + 28/168 = 70/168 - 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 21/84 + 4/24 = 5/12
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