Add 24/21 and 8/24
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 8/24
24/21 + 8/24 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 56/168 = 192 + 56/168 = 248/168 - 248/168 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 24/21 + 8/24 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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