Add 24/21 and 10/8, Solve 1 3/21 + 1 2/8 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 10/8

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

24/21 + 10/8 is 67/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
24/21 = 24 × 8/21 × 8 = 192/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168
Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 210/168 = 192 + 210/168 = 402/168
402/168 simplified gives 67/28
So, 24/21 + 10/8 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28

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