Add 24/21 and 16/8
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 2 0/8
24/21 + 16/8 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 336/168 = 192 + 336/168 = 528/168 - 528/168 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 24/21 + 16/8 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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