Add 24/21 and 21/24
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 21/24
24/21 + 21/24 is 113/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 147/168 = 192 + 147/168 = 339/168 - 339/168 simplified gives 113/56
- So, 24/21 + 21/24 = 113/56
In mixed form: 21/56
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