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

Add 24/21 and 3/24

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 3/24

24/21 + 3/24 is 71/56.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 21/168 = 192 + 21/168 = 213/168
213/168 simplified gives 71/56
So, 24/21 + 3/24 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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