Add 24/21 and 27/56
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 27/56
24/21 + 27/56 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 81/168 = 192 + 81/168 = 273/168 - 273/168 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 24/21 + 27/56 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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