Add 24/21 and 16/49
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 16/49
24/21 + 16/49 is 72/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
24/21 = 24 × 7/21 × 7 = 168/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
16/49 = 16 × 3/49 × 3 = 48/147 - Add the two like fractions:
168/147 + 48/147 = 168 + 48/147 = 216/147 - 216/147 simplified gives 72/49
- So, 24/21 + 16/49 = 72/49
In mixed form: 123/49
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