Add 24/21 and 40/49
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 40/49
24/21 + 40/49 is 96/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
24/21 = 24 × 7/21 × 7 = 168/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147 - Add the two like fractions:
168/147 + 120/147 = 168 + 120/147 = 288/147 - 288/147 simplified gives 96/49
- So, 24/21 + 40/49 = 96/49
In mixed form: 147/49
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