Add 24/21 and 4/10
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 4/10
24/21 + 4/10 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 84/210 = 240 + 84/210 = 324/210 - 324/210 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 24/21 + 4/10 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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