Add 24/21 and 10/4, Solve 1 3/21 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 10/4

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

24/21 + 10/4 is 51/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
24/21 = 24 × 4/21 × 4 = 96/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
96/84 + 210/84 = 96 + 210/84 = 306/84
306/84 simplified gives 51/14
So, 24/21 + 10/4 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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