Add 21/9 and 42/24
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 1 18/24
21/9 + 42/24 is 49/12.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72 - Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 126/72 = 168 + 126/72 = 294/72 - 294/72 simplified gives 49/12
- So, 21/9 + 42/24 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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