Add 21/9 and 14/24
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 14/24
21/9 + 14/24 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
21/9 = 21 × 8/9 × 8 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 42/72 = 168 + 42/72 = 210/72 - 210/72 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 21/9 + 14/24 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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