Add 24/2 and 16/21
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 16/21
24/2 + 16/21 is 268/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Add the two like fractions:
504/42 + 32/42 = 504 + 32/42 = 536/42 - 536/42 simplified gives 268/21
- So, 24/2 + 16/21 = 268/21
In mixed form: 1216/21
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