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Add 24/12 and 14/21

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 14/21

24/12 + 14/21 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/84 + 56/84 = 168 + 56/84 = 224/84
  5. 224/84 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 24/12 + 14/21 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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