Add 24/16 and 21/36
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 21/36
24/16 + 21/36 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
21/36 = 21 × 4/36 × 4 = 84/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 84/144 = 216 + 84/144 = 300/144 - 300/144 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 24/16 + 21/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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