Add 24/21 and 7/45, Solve 1 3/21 + 7/45 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 7/45

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 7/45

24/21 + 7/45 is 409/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
24/21 = 24 × 15/21 × 15 = 360/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315
Add the two like fractions:
360/315 + 49/315 = 360 + 49/315 = 409/315
So, 24/21 + 7/45 = 409/315
In mixed form: 194/315

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