Add 24/21 and 7/10
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 7/10
24/21 + 7/10 is 129/70.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 147/210 = 240 + 147/210 = 387/210 - 387/210 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 24/21 + 7/10 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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