Add 24/12 and 24/21, Solve 2 0/12 + 1 3/21 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 24/21

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/21

24/12 + 24/21 is 22/7.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
24/21 = 24 × 4/21 × 4 = 96/84
Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 96/84 = 168 + 96/84 = 264/84
264/84 simplified gives 22/7
So, 24/12 + 24/21 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7

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